First, read a draft of an essay, "Two Critiques of Imperialism." This essay was written in response to an assignment asking the writer to examine how Joseph Conrad's Heart of
Darkness and Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels use the strengths of their respective genres to
critique imperialism.
Revise the essay to make it clearer and more persuasive. Try to make the use of rhetorical
devices more effective, the tone more consistent, and the transitions more organized.
Your assignment should include the following elements:
A clear introduction with a persuasive thesis statement
Clear, concise supporting reasons that convincingly defend the thesis
Well-written commentary to defend your reasons and evidence
• Appropriate transitions between and within paragraphs
A concluding paragraph that recaps main points and makes the essay feel finished
At least one trope and one scheme
You should have completed a draft of this assignment in the activity before this one. If you
haven't done so, go back and complete that activity now.

Read the following short excerpt of student writing. use your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to determine which suggestions you would make to improve his or her grammar and word choice. i really thought she loved me but i discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. it was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. i was confused by the text because it said, "don't tell mike." i felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. at first i felt very angry bitter and hateful but then i felt so hopeless and depressed. i longed for her to call me. i thought if i could just hear her pleasing voice, maybe then i would not be filled with such bitterness. instead of calling her i talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. talking with her makes me feel euphoric. i think i may be on the road to recovery.what word would you suggest to replace the underlined word or words in this excerpt? instead of calling her, i talked to another friend who is (good at listening and feeling my pain). talking with her makes me feel euphoric. amorous sentimental empathetic grave

Gandhi is a man of honor, of truth, 1) of passion 2) of one mind 3) of same beliefs 4) of a religion

Where is grendel? where does he go? what makes him go? will he return? what will he be when he returns? what do his origins and destinations have to do with his character?