Q Introduction to English 101 Writing: Journal Entry #1 In English 101, you will be asked to write several essays, weekly journal entries and because this is an online course, post your thoughts and responses in writing to class discussions. All written documents must be submitted as text entry (where stated or in discussions), or by using Microsoft Word. As the syllabus states, Microsoft Word is available for free for students. Follow this link to download your free copy. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/office (Links to an external site.) Also, there is a Microsoft Office link in the blue, live links to the left of this page. Scroll down to fnd it. For this assignment 1. Create a Word document and use the MLA format template. Save it with this heading: your name_Eng 101-231 _introductory-essay.docx At the bottom of the page are two screen shots to help you check that yoru page is formatted correctly according to MLA standards: 2. Read both the following poems. Choose one that speaks to you and answer the prompt at the bottom of the page. Poem #1: Fire and Ice by Robert Frost Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. Poem #2: Tell all the truth but tell it slant — by Emily Dickinson Tell all the truth but tell it slant — Success in Circuit lies Too bright for our infirm Delight The Truth's superb surprise As Lightning to the Children eased With explanation kind The Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind — 3. Copy the poem that you choose and paste it in the Word document you've created. 4. Make sure that you are writing in the MLA format. MLA stands for the Modern Languages Association and all the written work in this class must be styled and formatted according to the guidelines they have created. Here are the guidelines from the Purdue University writing lab: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_general_format.html (Links to an external site.) 5.Re-read the poem you've chosen and in the first paragraph explain what the poem says about the truth. Use at least two quotes from the poem to support your claim. In the second paragraph state what you think about the poem's meaning... Do you agree? Why or why not? Did you find it enlightening? Write your thoughtful response and if applicable, include a quote. End the composition with a one sentence conclusion. o Note: do not use online study guide sites to explain these poems to you. Think for yourself. o Consult the rubric below to check your work.