Your Task: Closely read the pair of texts provided and write a well-developed, text-based response of at
least three pages (700-900 words). In your response, first identify the theme, or central idea, related to
Voices of Protest that links the two texts. Analyze how each author uses a variety of writing strategies to
develop that theme, or central idea. Discuss a minimum of two literary elements, literary techniques,
and/or rhetorical devices for each text, and be sure to address how the structure of each piece contributes
to its meaning. Use strong and thorough evidence from the text to support your analysis, citing page
numbers. Conclude by comparing the writers treatment of these themes and their choices in craft and
structure to convey them to their audience.
Texts from the HMHs Collections for the 12th grade, Collection 6 – Voices of Protest
A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift (satirical essay)
Imagine the Angels of Bread by Martin Espada (poem)
Note: This e-textbook for the 12th grade is available on-line through TeachHub.
Guidelines: Be sure to:
Identify the theme that links the two pieces and articulate the central idea developed in each text.
Analyze how each author uses various writing strategies to develop this central idea. When
writing about each text, incorporate analysis on at least two literary elements, literary techniques,
and/or rhetorical devices. Examples include: characterization, conflict, denotation/connotation,
metaphor, simile, irony, language use, point-of-view, setting, structure, symbolism, theme, tone,
etc. Do not simply summarize the text!
Use strong and thorough evidence from the text to support your analysis, citing page numbers.
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner.
Maintain a formal style of academic writing.
Follow the conventions of standard written English.
The two passages that are required are linked here
http://www.martinespada.net/uploads/6/9/9/8/69989673/imagine_the_angels_of_bread.pdf
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1080/1080-h/1080-h.htm
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