Length: 4-5 pages, double-spaced Description: Predict what meme, from the past f

Length:
4-5 pages, double-spaced
Description:
Predict what meme, from the past few years, will have a lasting cultural impact
a decade from now.
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is for you make predictions based on your
knowledge of cultural trends in writing and communication.
Method:
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Successful responses will identify the context
of the meme, explain its evolution, and articulate why it will have a lasting
cultural impact. The more universal the meme’s appeal, the likelier it is to be
remembered. Citations are required to support your research.
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Memes can include text (ex: copypasta), images, performance (ex:
TikTok), sound, or any combination of these elements.
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Deconstructing the meme’s elements, along with the emotions it
intends to convey, will help the reader understand its significance.
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For the introduction, consider what context is necessary for the
reader to understand the references within the meme, if there are any.
Questions to Consider:
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What memes have resulted in real-world
responses?
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How have significant events (like the pandemic)
played out through memes?
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What memes were popular over the past few
years? Why?
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What themes are communicated through the meme?
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What emotion does the meme convey?
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Does the meme reference pop culture? Does the
meme reference other memes?
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What does the meme say about what our culture
values?