In this first response paper assignment, compose a 2-4-paragraph response to Joyce Carol Oates' story, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" (This short story appears on p. 114 of your anthology, or you can find a copy of the story online here (Links to an external site.).) To complete this assignment, follow the instructions below:
In addition to the notes you have taken when actively reading the story, you may also take into consideration all aspects of the discussion about the story.
Open up a blank word processing document (e.g., MSWord), and save the file, using your last name and RP1 as the file name (e.g., Smith_RP1.docx).
Then, create three headings in your document:
REACTION
ANALYSIS
PURPOSE & SIGNIFICANCE
Review Writing Literary Analyses. Under each of these headings, do the following:
REACTION: Compose a 1-2-paragraph reaction to the short story. What did this piece make you think/feel?
ANALYSIS: Analyze your reaction in 1-2 paragraphs: What did the author do to create that reaction in you? How is the piece structured to create this effect? What rhetorical devices are used? Did the author employ images, key words, metaphors, poetic repetitions?
PURPOSE & SIGNIFICANCE: Analyze the purpose and significance of this essay in 1-2 paragraphs: In your opinion, what is the author's purpose/intention in this story? What significance does the story have--artistically, historically, socially, and/or politically?
Review your paragraphs to ensure they are thoughtfully composed, logically supported, and articulately expressed. Make appropriate revisions/edits