The Weather of New England – Mark Twain and The Dog that Bit People – James Thurber

Paper details:

You want to compare and contrast these two stories by Mark Twain and James Thurber.

Both Stories:
http://www.islandnet.com/~see/weather/arts/twain1.htm
http://shortstories.co.in/the-dog-that-bit-people/
In an essay, compare how Twain and Thuber used conflict to develop their humorous writing. Analyze how they used hyperbole, understatement, and precise diction to portray those conflicts and make them funny.
Structure and Organization: /15
Comparison of Hyperbole: /15
Comparison of Understatement: /15
Comparison of Diction: /15

The Weather of New England – Mark Twain and The Dog that Bit People – James Thurber

Paper details:

You want to compare and contrast these two stories by Mark Twain and James Thurber.

Both Stories:
http://www.islandnet.com/~see/weather/arts/twain1.htm
http://shortstories.co.in/the-dog-that-bit-people/
In an essay, compare how Twain and Thuber used conflict to develop their humorous writing. Analyze how they used hyperbole, understatement, and precise diction to portray those conflicts and make them funny.
Structure and Organization: /15
Comparison of Hyperbole: /15
Comparison of Understatement: /15
Comparison of Diction: /15

The Weather of New England – Mark Twain and The Dog that Bit People – James Thurber

Paper details:

You want to compare and contrast these two stories by Mark Twain and James Thurber.

Both Stories:
http://www.islandnet.com/~see/weather/arts/twain1.htm
http://shortstories.co.in/the-dog-that-bit-people/
In an essay, compare how Twain and Thuber used conflict to develop their humorous writing. Analyze how they used hyperbole, understatement, and precise diction to portray those conflicts and make them funny.
Structure and Organization: /15
Comparison of Hyperbole: /15
Comparison of Understatement: /15
Comparison of Diction: /15