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AmbassadorEagleMaster603 Revised Writing Assignment Prompt: “In Neil Gaiman’s novel…Revised Writing Assignment Prompt: “In Neil Gaiman’s novel ‘Coraline,’ conflicts serve as the driving force behind the narrative. In your essay, analyze one to three different types of conflict (Man v. Man, Man v. Nature, Man v. Society, and/or Man v. Self) present in the text. Utilize the Literary Terminology PowerPoint for a review of these types of conflict. Your essay should not merely summarize the conflicts but delve into their significance in the story, how they shape the characters and plot, and the broader themes they represent.Well-developed essays should be thorough and exceed a certain length. Ensure that your analysis includes a minimum of five properly documented in-text citations from the novel to demonstrate both a strong understanding of in-text citations and the ability to select appropriate textual evidence to support your claims. You are encouraged to use as much textual evidence as necessary to strengthen your argument. Remember to include a TAG (speaker’s name + present-tense verb) and a parenthetical note (page number for PRINT sources) for each quote. Use quotation marks ONLY around the dialogue. Additionally, your essay should have a creative and original title that you create, not simply the title of the text.”Drafting Tips:Thesis Statement: In your thesis statement, clearly state the types of conflicts you will address and their significance in the novel. For example: “Neil Gaiman utilizes Man v. Man and Man v. Self conflicts to underscore Coraline’s courageous journey to rescue her parents and explore her own identity.”Avoid First-Person: Eliminate first-person pronouns like “I believe” or “I think.” Instead, present your analysis with confidence and authority. For instance, “Gaiman’s use of conflict highlights…”Avoid Second-Person Informal Language: Maintain a formal tone throughout your essay. Instead of using “you” or “your,” consider referring to the audience as “readers,” “the audience,” or “viewers.”Decades: Use decades in their plural form without apostrophes, such as “1960s” or “1980s.”Italicize Work Titles: Ensure that all work titles are properly italicized, as they are considered major works (e.g., “Coraline”).Utilize Literary Terms: When appropriate, integrate literary terminology such as “protagonist,” “antagonist,” “plot,” and “setting” to enhance your analysis.Remember to follow your thesis statement as a roadmap for organizing your essay and to provide clear, well-structured body paragraphs that support your analysis of the conflicts in “Coraline.” This revised prompt and drafting tips should help you create a more focused and organized essay.                      ?Arts & HumanitiesEnglish