Romantic Love Comparison Purpose: Choose 2-3 stories, poems or essays about romantic love (or another common topic) and write a 4 page definition and comparison essay. Due Date: Wednesday, October 12 Introduction: Identify the stories or poems, and develop a thesis or argument to interpret and compare the stories or poems from a clear point of view (i.e. biological, historical, psychological, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Background: Briefly summarize or paraphrase the stories or poems, and provide relevant background and sources about your topic. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definitions: Explore the different definitions, feelings, attitudes, assumptions and beliefs about romantic love in these stories or poems. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Comparison: Compare the different points of view about love in these poems or stories. Use specific quotes and examples. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Conclusion: Respond to these poems and stories. Which of their points of view seems most relevant or meaningful today? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Documentation and Editing: Use MLA documentation, both in-text and Works Cited. Use correct spelling, grammar and mechanics. 1 2 3 Average Score: 4 5 6 7 GRADE: 8 9 10