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Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you make and defend a claim regarding how the languages used in Postcolonial Love Poem support one of the book's key themes. Consider why English is the primary language of the poems and explain when and why non-English words are used. Use biographical research to find out what language(s) Diaz speaks, and consider this information in your argument. Use textual support for your claims, at least some of it quoted. Cite all sources in MLA format.

Essay Topic 2

Each section of Postcolonial Love Poem is preceded by a quote. Investigate the contexts and meanings of these quotes and then write an essay that makes and defends a claim about how these quotes provide structure to the collection of poems. Use textual support to defend your ideas, and cite outside sources in MLA format.

Essay Topic 3

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