There are many different generes of writing, bu the two that stand out the most to me are fastasy and gothic. Especially, the fantasy works of Lauren Kate and the gothic works of V. C. Andrews. Lauren Kate is a little like V. C. Andrews, but at the same her books are different. Miss Kate writes fantasy romance, while Miss Andrews wrote Gothic with some romance in them. Miss Kate grew up in Dallas and went to school Atlanta, but began her writing in New York. She is the well known author of Fallen
James Baldwin once quoted in life, “I am what time, and circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also, much more than. So are we all.” Essentially, this quote explains exactly what he illustrated in writing. He faced the situations a lot of authors were afraid to discuss which have impressed people. Simply being certain about what he believed or felt made him who he was. James Baldwin went from an observant young Harlem boy to a successful peacemaker, playwright, and author. Baldwin’s
Wheatley as a slave at the age of 8. Phillis was the named after the ship that brought her over to America as her last name is adopted from the family. The Wheatley’s educated Phillis, teaching her English, Theology, Greek, Latin, and soon she began writing poetry. Her first published poem was at the age of 12. Phillis Wheatley life was abnormal, for during her time, African Americans were discouraged and intimidated from learning how to read and write. Nonetheless as a privileged slave, the challenges
The article 2b or not 2b by David Crystal, looks at the many ways language is growing. Throughout this article, Crystal focuses on three important points; texting talk, the results of texting on writing skill, and how texting can be fun and creative. Crystal introduced his argument with the thought that the way we talk is always changing; that change is centered mainly on the makings of new written work developments like the printing press and the typewriter. Crystal talks about a debate in the
Writing is a basic communication skill and a unique asset in the process of learning a second language. Both aspect of writing are important in the typical language class, and both can serve to reinforce the other (Chastain, 1988). Writing may not be the goals of all language courses. Writing is one of the four language skills taught in language courses. In composition courses the emphasis is primarily on writing as communication, although increased knowledge of the language system is one of the
As an author, Thornton Wilder is known for his unique and creative style of play writing. In contrast to the modern plays of his day, the dramatist revealed many new concepts in the world of play writing that influenced literature forever. One of the ways Wilder expressed his new found idea was in Our Town with the Stage Manager. As a writer Thornton Wilder demonstrated his most known idea in Our Town, the Stage Manager. The Stage Manager is normally a reserved and collected character, which enjoys
One Hit Wonder John Knowles is an American author who wrote a scarce amount of novels and only one novel truthfully reflected Knowles’s exceptional writing aptitudes. His famous novel, A Separate Peace, is constructed on the events he experienced independently. Repeatedly, he was inquired how he could manage his reputation established on a single book. Knowles once replied, “It’s paid the bills for 30 years. It has made my career possible. Unlike most writers, I don’t have to do anything else to
Ralph Ellison: A Phenomenal Writer Ralph Ellison was an author whose life and personal experiences had inspired him to write; he won prizes, set standards, and influenced people of all ages with his work. Writing didn't come easily to Ellison because he experienced many struggles before he wrote his first book. Ellison received good and bad criticism throughout his career for his various works. Ralph Ellison’s life, early works and criticism all take part in what kind of author we know him to
abundance of time using delicate imagery, determined diction, and similar tones to express the importance of writing and nature to sway the audience’s thoughts about their surrounding environment.
textbook “Writing about Writing”, Brandt states that a sponsor is anyone who “lends their resources or credibility to the sponsored but also stand to gain benefits from their success, whether by direct repayment or, indirectly, by credit of association.” (73-74) I had these strong literary sponsors early on in my life and later in my schooling, but there were several areas in between where I lacked a strong sponsor. During these areas where I didn’t have a strong sponsor, my reading and writing suffered