1. Read either Alexander Pope's "An Essay on Man" or Edmund Burke's "Speech on the Conciliation with the American Colonies" and state (in one sentence) the thesis of the essay you have chosen. In a paragraph, explain how effectively the thesis has been supported throughout the essay (one paragraph).
Focusing on one periodical essay by Johnson and one by Addison, compare and contrast the two writers in terms of style (one paragraph).
In 2-3 paragraphs, explain how Lady Lucan's excerpt from "On the Present State of Ireland" reinforces some of the arguments that Jonathan Swift makes in "A Modest Proposal". Identify some of the stylistic differences between Swift and Lady Lacan.