ENG 240 Week 5 Reflection on Creative Nonfiction Assignment Options

For this assignment, complete either Scenario A or B:

Scenario A

Imagine for this assignment that you are a literary critic and will be published in a leading literary magazine.

Choose one of the creative nonfiction essays from this week’s readings.

Write a 350-word magazine critique that reflects how the writer was able to use a personal experience or observation in an essay that transformed the personal into a life lesson that others can relate to. In addition, ensure that you describe the role of creative nonfiction in literature. For example, what was the writer’s contribution?

Note: You do not need to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, for this particular type of assignment but include a title page.

Submit your assignment.

Scenario B

Imagine that you are being interviewed for a literary magazine.

Use a Question and Answer format.

Write a 350-word magazine critique that reflects on how you were able to use a personal experience or observation in an essay that transformed the personal into a life lesson to which others can relate. For example, you can explain why you felt this was an important subject, or how you would describe your contribution to creative nonfiction.

Note: You do not need to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, for this particular type of assignment but include a title page.

Submit your assignment.