The essay will be a bio-critical, evaluative review of an author
The essay must be minimum 1000 words (3-4 pages) and organized and prepared as follows: Introduction, stating your topic and reason for reviewing this chosen author Body paragraphs (3-4) a summary of the author′s personal life and literary life (who they are as a writer) a discussion of the author′s style, which may include how they use genre, language, symbolic meaning, and how they draw from their particular social/historical context, and what their impact was on the literary period a discussion of three of the author′s major works and themes Conclusion, stating your ultimate, informed and supported review of the author′s work. Citation and MLA format: Secondary sources are integrated through paraphrase or quotation. Sources are correctly cited both in-text and on the separate Works Cited page. Sources are appropriately used to support your statements and ideas. Do not let them speak for you; do not rely too heavily on other people′s words. [unique_solution]Writing and Style: Sentence structure is syntactically correct. Standard conventions of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and mechanics are followed. A slide presentation will accompany your bio-critical review. The presentation should be prepared as if it were to be used as a visual guide for a live oral presentation, delivered to an academic audience. The presentation should include 5-7 slides and provides the highlights or overview of your essay Two-three appropriately selected and complementary images are required Each slide should highlight a major component of your essay. You may wish to return to your outline′s main headings, which could translate well into slide headings. Example components for slides: Slide 1 – title slide with name and purpose of presentation Slide 2 – topic (author and works) to be reviewed Slide 3 – main idea of body paragraph with one supporting textual quotation Slide 4 – main ideas of additional body paragraphs Slide 5 – conclusion with a clear indication of why your review is valid Slide 6 – works cited (including images). Slides should be prepared with bullet points and succinct phrases (not full-length, wordy sentences).