Don’t forget writing basics. You’re making an argument. Don’t meander. Give a thesis statement. State how you’ll make your argument (which points you’ll present), back it with specific examples/evidence. Then transition to the next point. Finally, wrap it up with a summary statement. Proof-read your work. Take one of the following myths: Apollo and Daphne, Artemis and Callisto, or Orpheus and Eurydice. Briefly summarize the myth. Then briefly analyze it using 2 of the many methods we discussed. You might refer to the etiological method, Euhemerism, structuralism, the neo-ritualist model emphasizing biological programs of action, Freudian or Jungian psychological methods, etc… What do you think the myth is about?

Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements. For Questions 1-5, select the appropriate words for the sentence.  (7 points each) 1.  Although the Smiths had (already, all ready) eaten dinner, they (aloud, allowed) Johnnie to prepare his plate at the stove and join them at the table. 2.  Sarah (choose, chose) to go on the field trip to Atlanta and was nearly (busting, bursting) with energy as she boarded the bus.  3.  I believe the paper napkins will (affect, effect) the color scheme you selected for the wedding (regardless, irregardless) of what Ms. Compton says. 4.  We shall (precede, proceed) with the bake sale, and all (proceeds, proceed) will go to the Children’s Mission. 5.  “(Can, May) I attend the party with Bert?” I asked Dad.  “I (no, know) he’s not (your, you’re) favorite person.”  For questions, 6-10, select the correct word for each of the following sentences.  (7 points each) 6.  People can often work (to, two, too) much, which leads to burnout. 7.  (Your, You’re) understanding of this novel is so (thorough, through, though). 8.  He (sat, set) the plant on the windowsill so that it could take advantage of the pretty (weather, whether). 9.  Blake didn’t (no, know) if he (passed, past) his exam. 10.  You must (accept, except) the fact that his (been, being) here (effects, affects) you greatly. 11.  In a paragraph, define “plagiarism” (10 points), and discuss two (2) ways to avoid plagiarism in your writing (10 points each).  (Possible total of 30 points for #11)