An essay that receives a grade of “A” will include the
following:
A clear message
Evidence of the writer’s engagement with the topic
Evidence of the writer’s authentic voice
A combination of “showing” and “telling” through the use of real
and/or hypothetical examples
Relevant examples
Content that is thought provoking
Precise word choice (rhetorical specificity)
The characteristics of a personal essay v. a book report
Clear and effective and purposeful syntax
Strong diction
Effective transitions
An effective and organic organization and structure
MLA Format/no spelling errors
The effective use of rhetorical strategies: simile,
metaphor, parallel structure, personification, repetition, rhetorical questions
1,000 word minimum
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