In this 3-4 page essay, you will analyze the merits and efficacy of Creative Nonfiction as a literary genre using a major work as your focus.
If you need help choosing, consider one of these topics:
Excerpt from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Excerpt from Notes on a Native Son by James Baldwin
Excerpt from The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls
Excerpt from I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jenette McCurdy
In your essay, discuss what form of creative non-fiction your selection is. Is it a memoir/bio, a personal essay, literary journalism, or something else? Give a very brief summary of the piece and its author/creator. Examine its literary techniques and public response to it. In essence, you are persuading your reader why Creative Nonfiction matters — or doesn’t. Be sure to specifically mention the impact of your chosen piece (positive or negative), outside criticism, and/or praise of your chosen piece.
You must cite and document quotes from the work(s) as well as two (2) critical outside sources, such as the NCC database, to support your thesis.
All essays, including this one, need to be in MLA format and style. NO PLAGIARISM!!
In this 3-4 page essay, you will analyze the merits and efficacy of Creative Non
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