Reference no: EM132300611

Question: Write a 2 paragraph response paper for history of theatre class, comparing and contrasting the Italian Renaissance and the English Renaissance.

Guidelines: a) show quality interaction with the question that indicates thought beyond answers covered in class (we are not looking for repetition of what we already know but your thoughts on the matter)

b) choose the best evidence from the course experience you can for your answer (course experience includes anything that involves your enrollment in this class)

c) utilize the best original analysis you can provide for your evidence

d) use the best word choice and grammar possible. It is a small amount of space, so make every word count.

Instructions: 1) Give your RP an interesting title. This is the place to be most creative in an attempt to draw the reader into your text.

2) You will respond according to the following template, numbering both sections:

Section 1. Summarize your personal and general experience with the reading, readings, performance, or concept involved in your chosen question (How did it make you feel? Did you agree or disagree with its ideas, characters, styles, or qualities? Did it resonate with anything in your personal life? Was it difficult or easy to experience and why?). Feel free to use an informal writing style and first person. [4-6 meaty but concise sentences]

Section 2. Provide an argument (i.e. convince the reader of your answer) in response to your selected question in one paragraph using the following organization. Please use this format or you will not receive credit for the assignment:

Thesis sentence -the "thesis statement" of your paragraph or what you intend to prove, including all of the pertinent information that may be involved in answering the question (like the play or performance involved, your key terms, and your assertion regarding the question).

Lead-in sentence(s) -one or two sentences that establishes the context for the evidence you provide.

Evidence sentence(s) -the specific example or examples from the class experience that best helps you answer the question.

Analysis and Conclusion -this is the longest part of the paragraph, explaining what the evidence means and how it applies to your assertion and other aspects of the question.

Use a formal writing style, and do your best to avoid first person. [1 paragraph-10-12 meaty but concise sentences]

3) You have only a small amount of space to make a lot of mistakes. Be careful

Every time you use the title of a play, like Oklahoma, it should be italicized. all caps or underlined.

Watch your grammar and punctuation. There is practically no difference between form and meaning.

Make your margins 1 inch on all sides and double space your text. Use 12 font, Times Roman.

4) Use action verbs (avoid is, was, were, am) and specific nouns (avoid that, them, those, there)

Vary sentence structure and length.

Some of the plays that were watched in class are Inherit the winds, Fences, and Mauritius. They can be mentioned in the paper as examples if they are related to either the Italian or English Renaissance.