I’m working on a english writing question and need a sample draft to help me learn.
In “Total Eclipse,” writer Annie Dillard describes the thrilling, beautiful, and terrifying experience of witnessing the rare event known as a total eclipse. How do the autobiographical descriptions of her experiences resonate with the ideas of the sublime as explored in the excerpts from Burke? A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful? In other words, in what ways does “Total Eclipse” evoke the sensations, images, concepts, nature, etc. of the sublime as
envisioned and conveyed in Burke’s text?
When writing body paragraphs, you can either:
1. Briefly mentions the chosen Burke idea (through direct quote or paraphrasing) and then delve into an analysis of that term through Dillard’s text, or
2. Analyze both the Dillard and Burke texts in-depth.
However, each body paragraph must:
1. Analyze Dillard
2. At least mention the relevant Burke idea via quotation or paraphrasing
The paper should be 4-5 pages long, typed, double-spaced, and in a standard MLA format.
Keep in mind that your essay should propose a thesis, be framed with topic sentences, and offer analysis and textual support. Remember that it should be well-organized and grammatically correct. Be sure to save enough time and energy to proofread your essay.
○State a topic sentence for each body paragraph, and ensure that each paragraph flows smoothly into the next.
○State your thesis and main supporting points in a clear and concise manner in your introductory paragraph.
●Dig deeper into the referenced texts by using direct quotations and examples of the text. Ideally, cite Burke at least once in each body paragraph and Dillard at least twice. However, if your Dillard quote is long and detailed—and the analysis detailed and in-depth as well—one Dillard quote is fine.
●Delve into an analysis of the author’s words.
○As always, be careful not to simply summarize what the author has to say or use the question as a springboard for a personal response. Maintain close contact with the specific prompt question and the specific text.
