ENG1501 Assignment 2
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Section A: Reflective essay:
The Short Story (Unit 3) Now that you have worked through Unit 3 (The Short
Story) in the study guide, write a reflective essay of 250 – 350 words in which
you discuss how this section of the work resonated with your own personal
experiences or memories, and what insight you gained from studying this
section. In your essay, please reflect on the questions below:
1. Do you like reading fiction? Have you ever read short stories before doing
this module? Do you have a favourite short story? If so, please tell us the title
and author.
2. Which section(s) in this unit did you find particularly enjoyable or
interesting, or gave you more insight into short stories? Please be as specific
as possible (quote from the section and provide page references).
3. Which section(s) in this unit did you find the least enjoyable or difficult to
understand? Please be as specific as possible (quote from the section and
provide page references).
Section A total: 15 marks
Reflective Essay:
Studying Unit 3 on short stories has been a delightful journey that has both resonated with my
personal experiences and enriched my understanding of the genre.
1. I have always been drawn to fiction, finding solace and inspiration in the imaginative
worlds crafted by authors. Before engaging with this module, I had read short stories
sporadically but never delved deeply into their analysis. However, this unit has sparked a
newfound appreciation for the concise yet impactful nature of short fiction. One of my
favorite short stories is "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Its haunting portrayal of blind
adherence to tradition and the inherent cruelty within human nature left an indelible mark
on me.
2. One section that particularly stood out to me was the discussion on narrative structure in
short stories. As mentioned on page 56, "Short stories often employ a tight narrative
structure that includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
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2024 (371427) - 11 June
2024
UPDATED AND
ELABORATE ANSWERS
, ENG1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (371427) - 11 June
2024; 100% TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions.
Section A: Reflective essay:
The Short Story (Unit 3) Now that you have worked through Unit 3 (The Short
Story) in the study guide, write a reflective essay of 250 – 350 words in which
you discuss how this section of the work resonated with your own personal
experiences or memories, and what insight you gained from studying this
section. In your essay, please reflect on the questions below:
1. Do you like reading fiction? Have you ever read short stories before doing
this module? Do you have a favourite short story? If so, please tell us the title
and author.
2. Which section(s) in this unit did you find particularly enjoyable or
interesting, or gave you more insight into short stories? Please be as specific
as possible (quote from the section and provide page references).
3. Which section(s) in this unit did you find the least enjoyable or difficult to
understand? Please be as specific as possible (quote from the section and
provide page references).
Section A total: 15 marks
Reflective Essay:
Studying Unit 3 on short stories has been a delightful journey that has both resonated with my
personal experiences and enriched my understanding of the genre.
1. I have always been drawn to fiction, finding solace and inspiration in the imaginative
worlds crafted by authors. Before engaging with this module, I had read short stories
sporadically but never delved deeply into their analysis. However, this unit has sparked a
newfound appreciation for the concise yet impactful nature of short fiction. One of my
favorite short stories is "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Its haunting portrayal of blind
adherence to tradition and the inherent cruelty within human nature left an indelible mark
on me.
2. One section that particularly stood out to me was the discussion on narrative structure in
short stories. As mentioned on page 56, "Short stories often employ a tight narrative
structure that includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
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