Tice Stylistic Devices Essay

Posting this here bacause a few students asked for it in class. Please double space your essay and write it in 12 pt. font using Times New Roman. Name and date in the top right corner.

Thesis Paragraph

• Begins with an engaging opening sentence
• Creates context for the discussion / essay
• States a clear thesis and how the author using stylistic
  devices in teh essay to develop his argument

Body Paragraphs (2 for the Tice Article)

• Usually begins with a topic sentence related to thesis
• Uses details and quotations from text to support thesis
• Develops those details & quotations and explains their importance
  and connection to the thesis

Conclusion

• Summarize the main points
• Rewrite your thesis statement in a way that suggests that it is a conclusion drawn from the main points
• Leave your reader with one final thought

Catcher (Chapters 1-4)

Homework:

1. Complete the According to Holden Capture Sheet as you complete chapters 1-4.
2. Use post-it notes to tag all the "I am..." comments from Holden's narration. So each time Holden makes statements about himself, especially those which begin with "I am..." add an annotated post-it note to the page.

Please do not read ahead past chapter 4.

J. D. Salinger (Article & Questions)

Read this New York Times article about the author of Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger. Answer these questions as you read the article. This is due Thursday:

1. How does the writer of the article define Salinger's trick of literary irony? (It's 9 or 10 paragraphs into the article)
2. Describe how Salinger eventually reacted to his new found fame in the article and describe what he did.
3. What was the title of Salinger's short story the New Yorker decided to print in 1941? Why did they wait until five years later to finally print the story?

After reading this New York Times article about J.D. Salinger's life briefly describe your impression of him as a person. What kind of person does he sound like to you? Please use two or three examples from the article to support your impression of Salinger.

This assignment is due at the start of class Thursday. Let me know if you have any questions.