If you have only an hour to complete the following essay, what would be the best way to organize your work? write a five-paragraph essay on one of the major themes of the novel the scarlet letter, written by nathaniel hawthorne. a. write your essay immediately since you only have an hour to complete it. b. brainstorm your ideas in outline format. c. jot down as many details as you can think of and write your essay from your list of details. d. brainstorm your ideas, select a general idea, sort related ideas, and make an outline.

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.