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1 pts
Introduce a topic (the Romantic period and particular poem/writing)
Organize complex, ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole
Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic
Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic.
Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and convetions of the discipline in which they are writing. Convetions should deomonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 12.
Paper is formatted to MLA standards
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).