11 pts

As discussed in this module, Poe’s stories are fantastic examples of Dark Romanticism.
Prompt:
In a well-organized FORMAL essay (meaning you must have clear intro, body, and concluding paragraphs), address the following questions regarding BOTH “The Tell – Tale Heart” and “The Cask of Amontillado” with AT LEAST 500 words:
How are BOTH texts important to the study of BOTH Dark Romanticism and American Literature as a whole? In other words, consider how BOTH texts illustrate the characteristics of this specific genre/literary period AND why this genre/literary period is important to the study of American literature as a whole.
Again, Your answer to these questions should be a well-organized, FORMAL essay of AT LEAST 500 words.
Submission Guidelines:
Submit this response in the text box provided.
The attached rubric will be used to grade your submission.
Any submission that does not hit the minimum word count will have the % missing deducted from the overall score.
Review your Turnitin report!
Remember, any similarity that is not blue will need to be reviewed and possibly revised and re-submitted to avoid any hint of plagiarism.
This is especially important for this assignment as it is a “major” assignment, meaning that if plagiarism is present, you could receive a “0” for this assignment AND be removed from the course with a final grade of an “F.”
Also, the best way to avoid plagiarism is to submit your own analysis of the text. This should be your answer to the prompt using the text itself and the information on this page and in this module, not what you can find on Google or on homework “helper” sites (Just say NO to Course Hero, Chegg, Study.com, Lit Charts, StudyCorgi, Bartleby, Sparknotes, etc.)
In other words, the ONLY information you should use in your response are the texts themselves and the information from the module. No additional secondary sources are allowed because, again, this should be your analysis of the texts. If your response contains any use of an additional secondary source, it is likely to be given a “0.”
(MO7a, 7b, and 7c)
Rubric
Literary Analysis: Updated
Literary Analysis: Updated
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction & Thesis (Answer to Question)
For submissions that are only one, extended paragraph, this criteria refers to the first sentence [topic sentence] of the response.
For more formal essay responses, this criteria refers specifically to the introductory paragraph, which should provide a clear hook, relevant background information, and a well-articulated thesis.
25 pts
Above Average
Intro moves from general to specific, includes an engaging hook, and contains a specific and well-articulated thesis or clear answer to the prompt (Rate from 22 to 25)
20 pts
Average
Intro contains a few minor issues relating to structure, engagement, and/or the thesis or answer to the prompt (Rate from 17 to 21).
16 pts
Below Average
Intro contains several issues relating to structure, engagement, and/or the thesis or answer to the prompt. (Rate from 10 to 16).
9 pts
Unsatisfactory
Intro contains a significant number of issues relating to structure, engagement, or/thesis or answer to the prompt (Rate from 0 to 9).
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport and Development
For submissions that are only one, extended paragraph, this criteria refers to the sentences that follow the topic sentence and provide details/support/explanation for this answer.
For more formal essay responses, this criteria refers to the body paragraphs, which should provide details/support/explanation for the thesis statement.
35 pts
Above Average
Response contains effective topic/concluding sentences, unity, coherence, and adequate support/development. (Rate from 29-35.)
28 pts
Average
Response contains a few minor issues relating to topic/concluding sentences, unity, coherence, and/or support/development. (Rate from 20-28.)
19 pts
Below Average
Response contains several issues relating to topic/concluding sentences, unity, coherence, and/or support/development. (Rate from 13 – 19.)
12 pts
Unsatisfactory
Response contains a significant number (or type) of issues relating to topic/concluding sentences, unity, coherence, and/or support/development. (Rate from 0 -12.)
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
For submissions that are only one, extended paragraph, this criteria refers to the last sentence of the response, which should provide an effective wrapping up of the main points in the submission.
For more formal essay responses, this criteria refers to the concluding paragraph, which should provide an accurate wrapping up of the main points in the essay.
10 pts
Above Average
Conclusion moves from specific to general, restates main idea, and confirms overall significance. (Rate from 9-10.)
8 pts
Average
Conclusion contains a few minor issues relating to structure, content, and/or significance. (Rate from 7-8.)
6 pts
Below Average
Conclusion contains several issues relating to structure, content, and/or significance. (Rate from 5-6.)
4 pts
Unsatisfactory
Conclusion contains a significant number of issues relating to structure, content, and/or significance. (Rate from 0-4.)
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Usage, and Mechanics
This category will be graded holistically, paying close attention to whether or not these errors (both major and minor) detract from the submission’s overall readability.
30 pts
Above Average
Contains virtually no errors that affect overall readability. (Rate from 25 to 30)
24 pts
Average
Contains a few errors (largely minor) that mildly affect readability (Rate from 19 to 24)
18 pts
Below Average
Contains a few errors (major and minor) that moderately impact readability (Rate from 12 to 18)
11 pts
Unsatisfactory
Contains several errors (major and minor) that profoundly impact readability (Rate from 0 to 11).
30 pts
Total Points: 100

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