Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper”
Write an essay of 600 words on the use of a single literary device from this list:
Irony, Symbolism, or Imagery and analyze how it was used within one of the short stories you read for this lesson. Choose only one literary tool—do not write about all three. Be sure to:
Third person pronouns only–he/she/it/they
Use MLA format.
Include a Works Cited page.
Create the essay with the understanding that this is not a book report. Don’t summarize the story, as that is only appropriate for a sentence or two in the introduction. Tell me how a literary device was used in the story.
Cite examples from the story in support of your argument using proper MLA format (quotations for direct citations, as well as parenthetical references). Short quotes only–no block quotes.
Check the syllabus for the due date.
Keep in mind 500 word essays generally score in the “C” zone.