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Finishing Strong Assessment
Step 1.
Write the rough draft of your literary argument. Revise and edit your draft.
Step 2.
Paste the completed final draft of your literary argument in the space below. Remember to use proper MLA formatting throughout your document and include your Works Cited page at the end.
Literary Argument Final Draft
In "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author effectively uses symbolism, characterization, and setting to develop the allegory of the flaws and secrets all humans choose to hide. The symbolism of the black veil serves as a powerful representation of the hidden sins and secrets that individuals carry within themselves, contributing to the overall allegorical message of the story. In the text, it states, "The black veil, though it covers only our pastor's face, throws its influence over his whole person" (Hawthorne 5). This passage highlights how the veil symbolizes the concealed aspects of the minister's character, creating an atmosphere of mystery and prompting readers to consider the hidden flaws within themselves. Through the characterization of the minister, Hawthorne effectively portrays the internal struggles and burdens that individuals face when concealing their true selves, reinforcing the allegorical theme of hidden flaws.The text describes the minister as someone who "had the reputation of a good preacher, but not an energetic one" (Hawthorne 1). This characterization suggests that the minister's decision to wear the black veil represents his own personal flaws and secrets that he cannot openly share with others, further emphasizing the allegory of hidden flaws.
The gloomy and oppressive setting of the Puritan community in the story contributes to the allegory by reflecting the societal pressure to hide one's imperfections and conform to rigid moral standards.Hawthorne describes the atmosphere of the community as one of "sad-colored garments and gray, steeple-crowned hats" (Hawthorne 1), depicting a somber and austere environment. This setting underscores the expectation for individuals to suppress their flaws and maintain a facade of moral righteousness, reinforcing the allegorical theme of hidden secrets.
In conclusion, through the effective use of symbolism, characterization, and setting in "The Minister's Black Veil," Nathaniel Hawthorne develops the allegory of hidden flaws and secrets that all humans choose to hide.The symbolism of the black veil represents the hidden sins and secrets individuals carry within themselves, while the characterization of the minister portrays the internal struggles faced when concealing one's true self. The gloomy and oppressive setting of the Puritan community reflects the societal
pressure to hide imperfections and conform to rigid moral standards. Together, these literary elements reinforce the allegorical theme and prompt readers to reflect on their own hidden flaws and the challenges
of maintaining a facade.
Step 3. Reflect on your writing process using the chart below. Respond in complete sentences.
Reflection Questions
My Response
1. Think about your revision self-evaluation. What was your score? How did the practice Unless Otherwise Noted All Content © 2022 Florida Virtual School. FlexPoint Education Cloud™ is a trademark of Florida Virtual School.
of evaluating your own writing strengthen your final draft? Explain in 2-3 sentences.
2. Consider the first and final drafts of your essay. What areas of strength and weakness did you notice in your writing? Explain in 2-3 sentences.
3. What is something content- or writing-
related you learned throughout the literary argument writing process? Explain in 2-3 sentences.
Finishing Strong Rubric
On Target
Almost There
Needs Improvement
Organization
20-16 points
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The essay has an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion that are organized and easily discernible. ●
The introduction contains a hook, a bridging statement, and a claim that clearly relates to the literary
argument prompt.
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The body paragraphs thoughtfully develop, support, and defend the ideas introduced in the claim.
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Ideas in the essay flow logically through the skilled use of transitions.
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The conclusion rephrases the claim, summarizes the essay's ideas, and provides closure for the reader.
15-12 points
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The essay has an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion that are mostly organized. ●
The introduction contains a hook, a bridging statement, and a claim. ●
The body paragraphs develop and support the ideas introduced in the claim.
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Ideas in the essay mostly flow through the use
of transitions.
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The conclusion attempts to rephrase the claim, summarize the essay's ideas, and provide closure for the reader.
11-0 points
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The essay may be missing an introduction, body paragraphs, and/or a conclusion. ●
The introduction may be missing a hook, a bridging statement, and/or a claim. ●
The body paragraphs only loosely relate to ideas introduced in the claim.
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Ideas in the essay may not flow due to a lack of transitions.
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The conclusion unsuccessfully rephrases the claim, summarizes the essay's ideas, and/or provides closure for the reader.
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Content
30-24 points
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The incorporation of short story evidence demonstrates that the student thoroughly understands each literary element's contribution to the development of the allegory.
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The body paragraphs reflect outside-the-box thinking and interesting insight into each reason presented.
23-18 points
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The incorporation of short story evidence demonstrates that the student attempted explain each literary element's contribution to the development of the allegory.
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The body paragraphs reflect typical thinking and insight, but may be underdeveloped and lack elaboration and connections.
17-0 points
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The incorporation of short story evidence may not demonstrate the student's understanding of the text or prompt.
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The body paragraphs may not fully reflect insight or may not develop the reason to the extent necessary.
Evidence and
Elaboration
30-24 points
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Evidence is incorporated in a logical manner with a balanced mixture of direct quotes, paraphrases, and summary.
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Evidence is elaborated on by the student in a thoughtful and insightful manner. ●
Appropriate signal words and phrases are used to incorporate evidence. 23-18 points
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Evidence is incorporated in a logical manner, but an excessive use of direct quotes may distract the reader.
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There is an attempt to elaborate on evidence, but the connection may be unclear or underdeveloped.
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There is an attempt at the use of signal words and phrases to incorporate evidence.
17-0 points
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The essay lacks elaboration and connections; instead the essay follows a pattern of presenting and paraphrasing evidence.
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There is no attempt to use signal words to incorporate evidence.
Formatting
15-12 points
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MLA formatting is present and correct throughout the entire essay.
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A properly formatted Works
Cited page appears at the end of the essay.
11-9 points
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MLA formatting is mostly present and correct throughout the entire essay.
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An attempt at a Works Cited
page appears at the end of the essay.
8-0 points
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MLA formatting may be missing throughout the essay.
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The essay may be missing a Works Cited page.
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Grammar
10-8 points
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There are virtually no spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.
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The tone and diction are appropriate to the writing purpose.
7-6 points
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There are a few spelling, punctuation, or grammatical
errors.
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The tone and diction are mostly appropriate to the writing purpose.
5-0 points
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There are several spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.
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The tone and diction are inappropriate to the writing
purpose.
Reflection
10-8 points
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I thoroughly and insightfully
reflected on my writing process and included examples from my essay as needed.
7-6 points
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I attempted to reflect on my
writing process but may be missing insight or examples from my essay.
5-0 points
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I may be missing parts or all of the reflection component
of this assessment.
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