Q Purpose: This post will be an exercise in finding textual examples of Literary Devices that prove what we are saying about the meaning or overarching theme(s) of the story. Task: Choose one of the short stories that we have read so far: “Everything that Rises Must Converge” (if you choose this story, you must choose quotes other than those we have already discussed in this page) “The Storm” “The Paper Menagerie” “August 2026: There Will Come Soft Rains” Discuss why and how the story connects with one or two of the themes discussed in Unit 1: Love (filial, maternal/paternal, romantic, or platonic) Alienation/Otherness The American Dream/Nightmare The Quest for Identity/Coming of Age Conformity/Rebellion Use specific details from the text, including the use of literary devices, to support your point. Include at least one direct quote. Consider this preparation for your essay in this Unit. See the links below for guidance in delivering and punctuating quotations: https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/quotations/ Long Quotations/Block Quotations Respond to at least 2 other students' posts. Your initial post and peer responses should be substantive. Criteria on which you will be graded: Your choice of theme or themes is well-supported by your textual examples. Your explanation and engagement of your chosen quotations. Your thoughtful, respectful responses to at least 2 of your classmates' posts.