Graff And Brirkenstein Chapter 8 Analysis

Chapter Eight: In this Chapter, Graff and Birkenstein discuss creating connections in writing. Connections keep writing from becoming confusing for readers. To keep this confusion from occurring, the authors suggest four ways to create connections in writing. The first of these is using transitional words or phrases to show the reader how the sentences connect. The second is using “pointing words”, such as this, that, or it, so the reader must refer to the previous sentence in order to understand what the author is saying. The third is employing “key terms”, words, or their synonyms, repeated throughout a passage to unite a passage. The final way the chapter gives to form connections is by repeating ideas and thoughts, but changing them slightly in order to avoid monotony.

What I Learned: In this chapter, I learned that if a writer doesn’t put effort into making their work easy to read, a reader may have difficulty understanding what the author is trying to say. I also learned several ways to create connections in my writing.

Chapter Nine: In chapter nine, Graff and Birkenstein focuses on the use of less formal words or phrases within academic writing. They make a point that a writer using a little of their everyday language can allow them to retain their voice through a more formal piece. This use of everyday language can also help readers …show more content…
Metacommentary is text that explains what the author means or what the author is trying to say. This allows the reader to fully grasp the point or purpose of a written work, as the author intends; the reader is not forced to make assumptions or jump to faulty conclusions. Most people use metacommentary all the time in conversations, but it can also be very useful in academic writing. It can clarify points, as well as strengthen arguments. Metacommentary can even enhance writing by creating distinct titles and subtitles to reinforce a writer’s