Does it matter whether the narrative is historical/scientific, or metaphorical/allegorical?
USE SIMPLE AND EASY-TO READ LANGUAGE. NO FANCY WORLDS. (English is my second language)
A CREATIVE WRITING.
TITLE: Essay: The Plagues of Egypt
I expect your response to be at least 500 words, in MLA style.
• What was the purpose of the account of the Ten Plagues of Egypt, and how did the author or authors of the narrative achieve this?
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• Does it matter whether the narrative is historical/scientific, or metaphorical/allegorical?Whichever way you approach this question, be sure to explain why it matters or does not matter.
• You may write about an artistic representation of the Plagues of Egypt. One of the links (Links to an external site.) provided on the Contexts page lists paintings, etchings, and other portrayals. If you choose an example of visual art, I expect you to touch on the time period when it was created, about the style, the artist, the purpose of the piece, that kind of thing. If you need some guidance for writing about visual art, here are some helpful links:
Art Loop Open: Essay About a Painting-How Can You Write It? (Links to an external site.)