In order to memorize the 50 state capitals, a middle school…

In order to memorize the 50 state capitals, a middle school student changes the lyrics of his favorite song to include all 50 states and their capitals and sings it over and over and over. This annoys his parents, but he (and his parents) soon have them all memorized. This is most clearly an example of

Choose EITHER of the following questions and answer in a wel…

Choose EITHER of the following questions and answer in a well-developed essay. Remember that you may not write about the story you used as the basis for the previous essay question in this essay.   Option A: Compare and contrast relationships between characters in any two stories from the course’s reading. (These can be familial, romantic, business-related, friendly, etc.)   Option B: Based on your understanding of “irony,” which of the stories we have read this semester presents the best example of this literary device?  Be sure to clarify the type(s) of irony employed by the author.