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Answer & Explanation:Assignment: The NovelFor this assignment you will have choose ONE of the following options:OPTION A: Write an analytical essay that explores the meaning of the title and how the symbolism of the bees plays out in the novel. Your essay must have each of the following parts:Introduction ParagraphHook statement to bring the audience into the essaySummary of your main pointsA strong, specific thesis that you will prove in the rest of the essayBody Paragraphs (3 or more)At least three main arguments that prove your thesisEvidence from the novel to support each argument (at least three quotes or examples to prove each argument)Commentary explaining the thematic or symbolic significance of each quote usedTransitions between ideas within each paragraph and between each paragraphConcluding ParagraphRestatement of your thesis in different wordsRecap of the main pointsAn evaluation of the effectiveness of the title symbolically and thematicallyA clincher statement that your audience will rememberOPTION B: Create a presentation, using a program such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Open Office Impress that explores the meaning of the novel’s title and uses illustrations to show the titl

e’s connection to the theme and symbolism in the novel. Your presentation must include a minimum of eight slides with visual images and a commentary script written in the notes section of the slide or delivered in audio as part of the presentation.1-2 Introductory Slides:Hook the audiencePresent a strong, focused thesisSummarize your main proof for your thesis6-12 Content Slides:Present at least three main arguments that prove your thesisShow evidence from the novel to support each argument (at least three quotes or examples to prove each argument)Give commentary explaining the thematic or symbolic significance of each quote used (this is appropriate for the script portion of the assignment)Transitions between ideas within each paragraph and between each paragraph this is appropriate for the script portion of the assignment)1-2 Conclusion Slides:Restate your thesis in different wordsRecap the main pointsEvaluate the effectiveness of the title symbolically and thematicallyEnd with a clincher statement that your audience will rememberI don’t care which option you choose, so choose the option you think you could do the best!The document that I have attached is the rubric for this assignment.