Select a member of your family whom you believe has been changed in some way by an event in history, either a worldwide, national, or local occurrence. Write an essay on how this individual's mind-set or personality has been partly shaped by the event.

If you were going to believe in a mythological creature or person, which one would it be and why? Explain the reasons for your choice in an essay.

Write two brief poems on the same topic, using two different styles. For one poem, use a "Germanic" style and for the other, use language that is more indicative of a "Latinate" style. Which one do you prefer and why?

Andersonville Village in southwest Georgia is the sight of a notorious Confederate prison used during the Civil War. After researching the topic, write an essay on what conditions at the...