1. Required Topic Printed in the lecture material for ancient Greek epic poetry are several characteristics of this type of poetry along with the main characters of each poem. For this essay, you will choose ONE character from The Iliad and ONE character from The Odyssey. You are to compare and contrast these two characters. You should compare and contrast the following: Characterization Motives Relevancy to the work You will need to have at least 2 primary sources AND 3 secondary sources and cite them using proper MLA citations. In-text citations are REQUIRED and must include proper notations. 2. Required Organization and Development Your essay should contain 5 paragraphs: Introduction Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2 Body Paragraph 3 Conclusion Your essay should be developed according to this recipe: Paragraph #1 Introduce your topic. Include a clear thesis statement. Paragraph #2 Begin this paragraph with a topic sentence about the first main idea. Develop this topic sentence with ample support. Paragraph #3 Begin this paragraph with a topic sentence about the second main idea. Develop this topic sentence with ample support. Paragraph #4 Begin this paragraph with a topic sentence about the third main idea. Develop this topic sentence with ample support. Paragraph #5 Begin this paragraph with a summary sentence of your main ideas. End this paragraph with an appropriate closing thought; do not mention any new information. Your essay length: Include no more than a total of 1000 Additional guidelines: Use present tense Use third person Required Format Microsoft Word only Double-space every Use 12 pt. Times New Required Identification Heading to be typed in the upper left area of page 1: Your name ENG 271 Date submitted Required Title Center a brief title that capsules the subject of the paper. Required Submission Submit this essay by the required date/time. Grading Plagiarism of any kind will earn a grade of 0%. An essay that does not address the topic will earn a grade of 0%. An essay that is not in the correct format will earn a grade of 0%. In this assignment, you will submit two key components essential to the completion of your research paper: the rough draft and the Brainfuse feedback report. 1. Rough Draft: Your rough draft should be a comprehensive version of your research paper, written in its entirety. This draft should reflect your best effort in organizing your thoughts, presenting your arguments, and integrating the research you have conducted. While this is a rough draft, it should still be polished enough to demonstrate your understanding of the topic and the requirements of the assignment.

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