READ THIS LINK BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.
Chapter I - The American Crisis - December 23, 1776
As you prepare to write this essay, please consider the following:
Context: When and why was this piece written?
What are the main ideas of the piece (stated in your own words)?
Content and presentation:
Does the author provide adequate evidence to support his or her contentions? Is the reasoning valid?
What form does the author use: Essay, letter, speech? Why is this appropriate to the content?
Does the author use any rhetorical devices such as repetition, metaphor, or imagery to re-enforce the content?
The essay should be 500 words long, written in 3rd person, properly formatted and documented in MLA style, and contain:
An introduction with a clear and specific thesis statement.
Body paragraphs providing examples (with appropriate MLA documentation) and discussions of inherent American values as reflected in context, ideas, content, and presentation.
A conclusion that wraps up the essay without being redundant or introducing new ideas.
A proper Works Cited page.