Analyze one or more pieces if American Literature from the 1860 to thePresent. Examine how the historical settinginfluenced the piece in the way it expresses its main ideas. Determine if the piece is relevant inthis way.4. Comparison/Contrast – Discuss how the work relates to or opposes another piece of literature.Perhaps you could consider the progression or digression of a theme by choosing two works fromdifferent periods of time.