Genetic testing is a common medical practice used by doctors and researches that identifies irregular mutations and/or defective genes that are susceptible to causing harmful genetic disorders. “One of a Kind” and “Advances in Kids’ Early Aging Disease” are two well-written articles that examine different genetic disorders and the threats they pose on children. Seth Mnookin, author of “One of a Kind,” tells the story of Bertrand Might, who at the time was the only known patient suffering from a genetic disorder. “Advances in Kids’ Early Aging Disease” written by Saundra Young, is more of an informational article about Devin Scullion and other children who suffer from a rare genetic condition called Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. With the
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In order to tell Bertrand’s detailed story, Mnookin helps his readers understand and connect to the content by using clear and simple diction. For example, when Mnookin first visited the Might family, he described Bertrand’s body condition as “jiggly,” and stated that, “his body appeared always to be in motion, as if he were lying on a bed of Jell-O” (Mnookin, 1). In this example, Mnookin’s informal and simple diction allows the readers to develop a mental image of what Bertrand’s body might look like. His clear and simple diction creates a better connection between the readers and text. A second example of simple diction would be when Mnookin later describes Bertrand’s worsening conditions. Even though Bertrand’s genetic disorder was complex, Mnookin states in simple diction that, “his eyelids drooped, and his nose was smaller than is typical, with an indentation on the bridge and slightly upturned nostrils” (Mnookin, 3). The use of clear diction makes this description very easy for readers to understand and overall, Mnookin’s use of simple diction helps readers comprehend his
In order to tell Bertrand’s detailed story, Mnookin helps his readers understand and connect to the content by using clear and simple diction. For example, when Mnookin first visited the Might family, he described Bertrand’s body condition as “jiggly,” and stated that, “his body appeared always to be in motion, as if he were lying on a bed of Jell-O” (Mnookin, 1). In this example, Mnookin’s informal and simple diction allows the readers to develop a mental image of what Bertrand’s body might look like. His clear and simple diction creates a better connection between the readers and text. A second example of simple diction would be when Mnookin later describes Bertrand’s worsening conditions. Even though Bertrand’s genetic disorder was complex, Mnookin states in simple diction that, “his eyelids drooped, and his nose was smaller than is typical, with an indentation on the bridge and slightly upturned nostrils” (Mnookin, 3). The use of clear diction makes this description very easy for readers to understand and overall, Mnookin’s use of simple diction helps readers comprehend his