a Final Assignment
I found the following assignment still in my files. I remember submitting it to the writing center. The person giving me feedback suggested I lose this first line - which I do tie into my closing statement. As I recall, even my instructor had said it was a poor way to start out a paper. It is called an attention grabber. The idea was suggested to me by the dean of the English department. I can't remember whether I stuck to my guns or not. I think I did but did not receive full credit. Ironically, I was not stressed about it. “Many a calm river begins as a turbulent waterfall, yet none hurtles and foams all the way to the sea.” – Mikhail Lermontov (Sweatt, 2016). There are many things that cause stress such as relationships, finances, health issues of loved ones, not being able to meet deadlines due to heavy traffic, power out...