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Timed Essаy Exаm: The Dreаm оf the Rооd Writing Prompt In The Dream of the Rood, the poet presents the crucifixion through a distinctive combination of Christian and heroic imagery. In Journal #2, you identified either heroic sacrifice or martial diction as a significant feature of the poem and developed two main ideas about how that feature contributes to the poem's larger meaning. For this timed essay, use your Journal #2 thesis as a starting point, but revise and strengthen it before you begin writing your essay. Your revised thesis should reflect a more developed understanding of the passage and the poem as a whole and should not be word for word of the original. Write an analytical essay in which you argue how your chosen concept—heroic sacrifice OR martial diction—helps construct a central idea in The Dream of the Rood. Before You Begin Writing Review the thesis you developed for Journal #2. Then ask yourself: Does my thesis make a specific, arguable claim, rather than simply state what happens in the passage? Am I focusing on one concept only: heroic sacrifice OR martial diction? Do I have two distinct main ideas that develop that one concept? Do my two ideas explain how the poet creates meaning, rather than simply identify literary devices? Does my argument explain why the passage matters to our understanding of the poem as a whole? You are expected to revise your original thesis as needed. Your revised thesis may change the wording, emphasis, or even the specific argument of your Journal #2 thesis as you develop your thinking during the exam. Your Essay Should Present a revised thesis that establishes one analytical focus and two distinct main ideas. Analyze specific literary choices, including word choice, imagery, characterization, tone, symbolism, metaphor, or diction. Use specific textual evidence to support your claims. Explain how and why the poet's choices create meaning rather than simply identifying literary devices. Develop both main ideas with sustained analysis. Connect your analysis of the selected passage to the poem as a whole. Explain how your chosen concept contributes to a larger central idea in The Dream of the Rood. Important You must choose ONE analytical focus: Heroic sacrifice OR martial diction Do not treat heroic sacrifice and martial diction as your main ideas. Your two main ideas should develop different aspects of your one chosen concept. Guiding Question As you write, keep asking yourself: How does the poet's use of my chosen concept shape the reader's understanding of the poem, and why does that matter? Exam Materials You may bring: An annotated copy of The Dream of the Rood Your original Journal #2 thesis statement You may revise, refine, or substantially rethink your thesis during the exam. You may not bring a pre-written essay. Category Points Criteria 1. Revised Thesis & Central Argument 20 Presents a clear, specific, and arguable thesis. The thesis focuses on one concept only—heroic sacrifice or martial diction—and establishes two distinct main ideas that support the argument. The revised thesis demonstrates meaningful refinement of the Journal #2 thesis. 2. Development of Main Idea #1 15 Develops the first main idea with a clear claim, relevant textual evidence, and thoughtful analysis. Explains how specific literary choices develop the chosen concept and contribute to the larger argument. 3. Development of Main Idea #2 15 Develops the second main idea with a clear claim, relevant textual evidence, and thoughtful analysis. The idea is distinct from the first while still supporting the same overall argument. 4. Literary Analysis / Close Reading 15 Closely analyzes the poet's specific literary choices—such as diction, imagery, characterization, tone, symbolism, metaphor, syntax, or other techniques. Explains how the choices create meaning and why they are significant rather than simply identifying literary devices. 5. Use of Textual Evidence 10 Selects specific, relevant evidence from the poem and integrates it effectively into the argument. Evidence is used to support analysis rather than replace it. Evidence follows MLA guidelines for parenthetical citations (a works cited is not necessary) 6. Connection to the Poem as a Whole 10 Clearly explains how the selected passage contributes to a larger central idea, theme, or understanding of The Dream of the Rood. Moves beyond the individual passage to explain its significance within the poem. 7. Organization & Coherence 5 Organizes ideas logically and purposefully. Each paragraph contributes to the overall argument, and transitions make the progression of ideas clear. 8. Style, Clarity & Conventions 10 Uses clear, precise academic language. Sentences are readable and appropriately structured. Errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, or mechanics do not interfere with meaning. Essay appears in 3rd person POV.