Essay 2 combines the modes of description and narration. The essay must contain effective descriptive techniques as well as effective narration. Carefully, follow the “Directions for all ENGL 1301 Essays” steps, the grading rubric, and the following writing prompt. Then, submit through the Home link on Canvas.
Essay Prompt: Compose a 300-400 word essay describing the person who has had the greatest influence on your life. Include a narrative example of a specific event, involving your chosen person, which impacted your life.
• You may use first person point-of-view but be careful to avoid meta-discourse, like “I think” or “In this essay, I will tell about…”
• Essay should include vivid description. Describe but also show! Use sensory details and though provoking language.
• Narration should be a riveting recounting of a specific incidence. Use vivid verbs and action driven plot.
• Essay should be typed in MLA style, with appropriate MLA heading, title, and spacing.
• All college essays should include an interesting introduction/lead in, a potent thesis, a body that supports the thesis and a conclusion.
• See the Comp. 1 packet, the grading rubric, and “Directions for all ENGL 1301 Essays” for details.
• All essays must include a TUTOR review. See “Directions.”
• No secondary sources required.