Coppola argues, "We want you to take from us. We want you, at first, to steal from us, because you can't steal You will take what we give you and you will put it in your own voice and that's how you
will find your voice. And that's how you begin. And then one day someone will steal from you."
Are all creators simply borrowing from others, or must a work of art be completely original to be
considered true "art"? Write an essay in which you take a position on the importance of
originality in art and creation. Use examples from your own observations in music,
entertainment, pop culture, and art as evidence to support your argument
In your response you should do the following
Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible position
• Provide evidence to support your line of reasoning
• Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning
• Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your argument
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Understanding the Prompt
What is this prompt asking about art?
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What is your position on this issue?
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What have you read, seen in the news, or learned about that could support your position?
[write here!
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