Comparison Essay PromptIn a 3-4 page argumentative essay, compare two aspects of The Circle that provide insight into the book’s meaning. Your essay should assert an argument. Rather than just describing the ways in which two things are similar or different, your thesis should answer the question: What do these two things tell us about the Circle, or the world in which The Circle takes place, or the characters? You can compare two characters, how a character is at the beginning of the book versus the end, programs at the Circle, settings…anything that makes the book’s overall theme(s) apparent.Please see the attachment for guidance. And no see for outside resources, just site the book itself.

The film analysis is the primary assessment of what students understand about interpersonal communication. Your paper should be a minimum of 600 words.Select from one of the following contemporary films for the film analysis:The DuchessBraveheartMr. Holland’s OpusWhat Women WantSex and the City 1Pride and PrejudiceGuess Who’s Coming to DinnerSound of MusicThe Secret GardenFirst KnightFootlooseColombianaAvatarThe ProposalHitchSense and SensibilityArtificial IntelligenceThe Breakfast ClubThe Devil Wears PradaThe BlindsideNanny McPheeGran TorinoSleeping with the Enemy27 DressesGood Will HuntingFour FeathersJunoSteel MagnoliasThe Color PurpleCrashEach of these films demonstrates one or more of the major concepts discussed in this unit, including the source and role of conflict in the human quest for meaningful interpersonal relationships. If you have seen one or more of these films, you are encouraged to choose one you have already seen because communication concepts demonstrated in each film are often easier to see after multiple viewings of a film. Link as many concepts (at least 5) from this unit as you can to scenes from the film you choose.Give your essay the following header:[Your name]eCore COMM 1100[Date][Film title]Grading Criteria:The film analysis must have a clear introduction, body and conclusion. The introduction should contain an attention getter; a statement of topic (e.g. "This analysis is about The Waterboy."); a statement of purpose (e.g. to inform, to persuade or to entertain); a thesis that makes a judgment about the value of the film for what it teaches us about communication; and a preview of your main ideas.The body of the paper should be paragraphed to reflect your main ideas. Your main ideas and supporting ideas should be chosen and organized to demonstrate your understanding of at least 5 key concepts from this unit. Link the key concepts to scenes from the film. Key Concepts:Interpersonal conflictManaging EmotionsSelf –DisclosureSocial Judgment TheorySocial Comparison TheoryFamily RitualsStages of Relationship Development – RomanticStages of Relationship Development – FriendshipGender Norms and Impact on RelationshipsManaging Cultural Differences in RelationshipsLove DisplayIdentity Management StrategiesSocial Exchange TheoryThe conclusion of the paper should summarize your main ideas about the film and close the paper. A suggestion for thinking about how to conclude a paper is to answer the question So What? In other words, how can this film/concept help me/others in our relationships or communication behaviors?