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Your literary analysis essay will focus on a specific character from the story. Choose one character that (in your opinion) affected the plot of the story. Think about how this character's actions or reactions, created complications or resolutions. Cite specific examples from the text to strengthen your position.

Throughout the history of this great country, many people have fought for every citizen to have “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” As a result of their willingness to sacrifice their lives, time, and energy into protecting our America, we are able to enjoy freedoms that many people may never experience. In a five paragraph essay, explain why you are proud to be an American. Cite examples from specific historical events to strengthen the message within your essay.

Create a ONE PAGER that identifies situational irony, verbal irony, or dramatic from the audio. You must use specific examples from the audio to demonstrate how irony was used in the recording. Refer to the graphic organizer completed while listening to the audio and watching the picture slide show for the story. Choose the rubric that correlates with your one pager (dramatic, situational, verbal).