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.)
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Background: Briefly summarize or paraphrase the stories or poems, and provide relevant
background and sources about your topic.
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Definitions: Explore the different definitions, feelings, attitudes, assumptions and beliefs about
romantic love in these stories or poems.
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Comparison: Compare the different points of view about love in these poems or stories.
Use specific quotes and examples.
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Conclusion: Respond to these poems and stories. Which of their points of view seems most
relevant or meaningful today?
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Documentation and Editing: Use MLA documentation, both in-text and Works Cited.
Use correct spelling, grammar and mechanics.
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Average Score:
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GRADE:
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