Assignment: This section of English 1301 is geared towards developing your skills as readers and writers. While the focus of the class itself is on the writing process and developing “rhetorical knowledge” this assignment is an introduction and ramp up into the next essay which will be a multi-text analysis. a.) In a 4 paragraph format (700-1000 words), I’d like you to write a short essay that answers the follow prompt: How does the author use literary elements in the story “The Garden of Time” to reflect society, either historically or modern? Things to think about: What is the original purpose of JG Ballard in writing this story? What does the genre “science fiction” tell us? What components of the story can you see reflected in everyday life? b) Must include 2 pieces of text evidence minimum Assignment FAQs Formatting: MLA-style document formatting typed. MLA style in text citation MLA style work cited entry