You have explored the similarities and differences between Romeo and Juliet and the excerpt from Huckleberry Finn. Now, choose ONE of the following written assignments to respond to in 4 paragraphs (intro, 2 body paragraphs,
conclusion).

1. Both Shakespeare and Twain seem to convey a message that continuing feuds is a cause of pain. Using support from
both texts, describe the similarities and differences between the author's delivery of this message.

OR (DO NOT DO BOTH)

2. You have explored how many of the characters in Romeo and Juliet and this excerpt from Huckleberry Finn are similar. (Buck, Miss Sophia, Harney Shepherdson, Romeo, Juliet).
Choose two of the characters from the texts and write
a compare & contrast constructed response.

Use quotes from both texts to support your answer.

Introduction: Respond to the prompt and be very clear what you are talking about: Pretend your reader has NO IDEA
what you are talking about. Include a statement that answers the prompt you chose. (Example: Continued hatred causes
pain for everyone; this is a theme developed in both Romeo and Juliet and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.)

Body Paragraph 1 AND 2: Describe the similarities and differences using quotes from BOTH texts and EXPLAIN your
thinking.

Conclusion: Wrap it up - restate your answer.
Use transition words throughout!