3-4 descriptive paper about the rhetorical artifact (American Flag) you will analyze for your final paper that explains various aspects of the artifact, its language use (if relevant), physical appearance (if non discursive), style, tone, characters, plot, etc. Additionally, students will write about the historical context - relevant events influencing , leading to, and following the artifact. You will want to identify in what context you are examining it.  A contemporary use of the flag?  Looking at the flag as it has changed over time? The use of the flag in memorials or patriotic contexts? The use of the flag in protest?