Compare and contrast the themes and writing styles of various dramatic authors.
Objectives
Compare and contrast the themes and writing styles of various dramatic authors.
Assess the effectiveness of an author’s use of devices and conventions in writing drama.
Assignment: Oedipus Rex and A Raisin in the Sun PowerPoint Presentation
Create an 8- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation addressing one of the following three topics by comparing, contrasting, and evaluating the themes, writing styles, and uses of dramatic devices and conventions in Oedipus Rex and A Raisin in the Sun.
o Topic One: Pride and Integrity
o Topic Two: Dealing with a Family Member’s Death
o Topic Three: Struggling with Written and Unwritten Law
Note: Most pieces of literature revolve around recurring themes. You have read Oedipus Rex and A Raisin in the Sun, which share similar themes. For this assignment, you will be able to compare and contrast Sophocles and Lorraine Hansberry’s writing styles, as well as their use of dramatic devices and conventions in developing themes.
Should you choose to use the information at the following Web sites, cite them in your presentation according to APA-style standards.
Resources:
Oedipus Rex Web site (Oedipus the King sections): http://www.sparknotes.com/drama/oedipus/
A Raisin in the Sun Web site: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/raisin/
Assignment Ruberic
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
The presentation compares, contrasts, and evaluates one of the three topics below in Oedipus Rex and A Raisin in the Sun:
o Pride and Integrity
o Dealing with a Family Member’s Death
o Struggling with Written and Unwritten Law
The presentation compares, contrasts, and evaluates the themes, writing styles, and uses of dramatic devices and conventions of Oedipus Rex and A Raisin in the Sun.
The presentation consists of 8 slides appropriate for the speake’s audience.
-The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
The presentation includes visual aids and utilizes elegant graphics.
Text is limited to approximately five lines on each slide and approximately five words per bulleted item.
Use of font sizes is appropriate.
-The presentation develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.
-The presentation links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
-Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
-The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
-The conclusion is logical and reviews the major points.
Additional Comments:
Slide transitions are logical and maintain the flow throughout the presentation.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Sentences are clear and concise.
Additional Comments:
Citations of original works within the body of the presentation follow APA standards.
The presentation is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
Spelling is correct.
