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If We Must Die

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Read "If We Must Die"https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44694/if-we-must-dieWrite a 200 word analysis that answers one of the following questions:According to the speaker, how should a person face death? Explain your answer in detail.Consider the time period during which McKay wrote “If We Must Die.” How might the social conditions of the era and McKay’s experience as a black writer in Harlem have informed his views on death and bravery?In the context of this poem, what does it mean to be brave? Cite evidence from this text, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.Name: Analysis Rubric   Grid View    List View      Proficient     Competent     Insufficient     UnacceptableWord Count    Points:20 (20.00%)Meets or exceeds word count   Points:16 (16.00%)Nearly meets word count   Points:12 (12.00%)Lack of word count   Points:10 (10.00%)Minimal word countAnalysis    Points:20 (20.00%)Fully analytical. Goes above and beyond   Points:16 (16.00%)Somewhat analytical   Points:12 (12.00%)Lack of analysisPoints:10 (10.00%)No analysisCitation    Points:20 (20.00%)Quote with proper citation (author name/page number) include Points:16 (16.00%)Quote included but lacking proper citation (author name/page number)   Points:12 (12.00%)Quote included but lacking attempts at citation   Points:10 (10.00%)No quote or proper citationFig/Conn Device    Points:20 (20.00%)1 figurative/connotative device and its presence in the work included seamlessly   Points:16 (16.00%)Alludes to 1 figurative/connotative device in the work but somewhat lacking clarity in understanding of the device or its presence in the work   Points:12 (12.00%)Somewhat alludes to 1 figurative/connotative device in the work but wholly lacking clarity in understanding of the device or its presence in the work   Points:10 (10.00%)No figurative/connotative device mentionedGrammar/Mechanics    Points:20 (20.00%)Contains 0-4 errors of spelling, grammar, paragraphing or manuscript format   Points:16 (16.00%)May contain 5-8 errors, but they do not interfere with overall effectiveness   Points:(12.00%)Contains 8 or more errors which distract readers   Points:10 (10.00%)Contains serious problems with mechanics, which significantly hinder the overall readability
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