Task: Write a short theme-based literary essay on the short story “A Handful of Dates” by Tayeb Salih. The essay should be at least 500 words and at most 600 words. Include an introduction, 1 body paragraph (with 3 or more quotations, based on one literary device), and a conclusion using MLA formatting for quotations. Include a title for the essay

Submissions: On Turnitin.com. Paper submissions are not necessary.

Format: Use MLA formatting for quotations and the short story title. Include your name and a title. Double space and write in size 12 font (preferably in Times New Roman).

To help you organize your essay, the basic guidelines are listed below:

• Title
  • Write a descriptive and informative title (for examples of good titles, refer to the reading “How to Write an Essay” on LEA)
• Paragraph 1. Introduction (must be at least 3 sentences)
  • Begin with “the hook/opener”
  • Include the name of the author, the title of the text (in MLA format), the theme, and the literary device you’ll be analyzing
• Paragraph 2. Body Paragraph 1
  • Begin with a topic sentence (which is the literary device under analysis and the theme rephrased)
  • Must contain 3 or more quotations (in MLA format)
  • Explain in depth how your chosen quotations support the theme
  • End with a closing statement
• Paragraph 3. Conclusion (must be at least 3 sentences)
  • Briefly summarize your arguments
  • Re-state the author’s name, the title of the text, and the theme
  • End with a closing statement about the theme