Journal 1 Right from the start of reading the title, it told myself that this book was to be about the characteristics to look for in a type of writing piece. In the introduction, Foster gives a quick example and explains how it can give off different connections to the main and central idea. Ever so often throughout the book he made his own questions and answered them, ones that most readers, including myself would ask. You could tell, like most professors he was once in the seat being taught because
to us a long, complicated word if the word does not help to clarify the message one is tying to get across for its reader. I chose to focus on this solution because when I am revising my own writing, I find myself looking for simple words that can be replaced by more complex ones. I do this to make my writing seem more mature or important. While there are certainly
Persuading an Audience: Conquering the Appeals What if every paper you write, the stress of fearing failure disappears? How can we perfect the craft of writing during our college years? In Sinha’s (2014) article, “Why Do Doctor’s Commit Suicide?”, the author is describing the mental effects that the residency program has on new doctors. He also explains his own personal experience as a doctor. Sinha (2014) believes that new residency participants should talk about their feelings and programs should
the human heart and the tear ducts and the nape of the neck and to make a person feel something about the characters are going through and to experience the moral paradoxes and struggles of being human” (`The Things They Carried,' 20 Years On). By writing such impactful stories, O’Brien helps people of all ages relate and connect to struggles that he himself had faced, along with his fellow soldiers. For example, fear of shame is a prevalent theme in The Things They Carried. This theme is very relevant
My Writing Rollercoaster “Whoo!” I screamed as my face slowly was pressed sideways on the walls of The Starship. My family had taken a trip to the shore, and we finally got to the ride on the boardwalk that my sister, brother, and I loved the best. In the ride, we got spun in circles until we were frozen like a figure from a poster on a wall. In the ride there were no restrictions, no seat belts, nothing. In writing I feel the same, no limits. Writing is freedom. To me, writing is a time to express
In implementing best practices for my goals with Twister Phonics Letters, I will explain and share some simple ways to teach the alphabets to children. The Twister Phonics Letters program will help children developed knowledge with learning and remembering the letters in their names and other alphabets. Before I begin this approach of teaching the letters of the alphabets, they will learn the letters in their names first. Names cards will be place on a strip card so they can see the letters.
The use of a narrative as the genre for this project was the most effective way to communicate the story behind my realization about the importance of writing to my audience. The purpose of my narrative was to recount my experiences in English class from my junior and senior years of high school with a specific teacher named Ms. Crowther. The intended audience for this narrative would be my peers. Therefore, I wrote my narrative in such a way that my peers may relate to it and may even see a mirror
Kairos And Topos As I reflect on all the topics that we covered throughout the course, I have to acknowledge that I learned much that I did not know about writing and argumentation. To begin with, while I was acquainted with pathos, ethos, and logos, I had no idea about the concepts of kairos and topos. Today I know that kairos refers to identifying, or finding, the opportune moment to communicate an idea or develop an argument. For example, arguing with your parents while they are sleeping, having
Writing Assignment Disrupting Molded Images (Dion, 2007) In preparation of reading Susan Dion’s article I reflected back upon my personal response to the question of what is my relationship to Aboriginal peoples. I recall as I wrote the response the nerves as I acknowledged my lack of relationship and understanding concerning Aboriginal people. In this moment I made a vow to myself to not be disheartened but rather experience the fullness that needed to fill a now apparent void. I read over the
on campus. One of my top choice schools is Hollins University. It is a small all women's school in Roanoke. The total cost is around $45,980. I want to enroll in their Film program. I would like to take various screenwriting classes such as Writing For