English 12 B: Explanatory Essay Prompt: Discuss the role of women in society as portrayed in Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice, and compare and contrast with the role of women in today's society. Using what you learned in Unit 1 and referring to the attached etext of the novel, consider the role of women in marriage, social settings, and/or in the workplace. Complete the prewriting graphic organizer and annotate in the novel evidence you choose to include in your response. Then, in a multi-paragraph response, create a fully developed informational explanation based on the prompt. Include the following in your response: 1. Explain what statement Jane Austen is making about women’s roles in her era. 2. Compare and contrast this with the role of women in today’s society. 3. Support your response with evidence from the text. (Refer back to your lesson in Unit 1-The Romantic Era lesson “Jane Austen,” slide 13 for the text.) 4. Use formal language and appropriate writing style for your audience 5. Use proper conventions (spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

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