Expository writing

Debating if a piece of text is literature or not is still a tricky topic in this day and age. The Oxford English Dictionary defines literature as “Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit” but to really define and classify a text as literature you need to delve deeper, ask more questions and do this with a completely unbiased and open mind. Perhaps no other authors work has been debated in this manner quite as much as Edgar Allan Poe. His short stories,…

What constitutes a great work of fiction? In many aspects, authors such as Edgar Allen Poe are highly regarded, while some lesser-known authors are not held in such high esteem. While the classic stories and works of literature should have a place on our shelves, and in our repertoires of essential readings, room should be made for exploring fiction beyond the realm of famous authors. In reading a work such as "The Werewolf" by Angela Carter, one might compare and contrast it to a short story…

Reflection Paper Throughout the 5-days practice of active listening and basic attending skills in daily conversations, it was easiest for me to practice empathy. I found it easy to perceive the situation through others’ eyes and perspectives without being judgemental and listen attentively in order to capture the accurate meaning. As a result, I was able to develop empathic rapport in which I accurately sensed and understood others’ concerns as well as feelings. Besides that, I was able to show…

Lukas Knauss Mrs. Lutrell American Literature 05 February 2018 The short novel, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck is a classic story that has been read and taught by thousands of people since it was first published in 1937. Of Mice and Men isn’t popular simply for the amazing story it tells, but also for of the many themes and ideas about life and society that Steinbeck develops through the use of character development throughout the text. Although the book was released in 1937, many of…

Divergent is a fantastic young adult, dystopian book by Veronica Roth, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2011. This book is about a girl named Beatrice who lives in a post-apocalyptic Chicago and has to decide on where she truly belongs and where she’ll stay for the rest of her life. As a sixteen year old, this can prove to be a difficult task. I love this story and this is one of my favourite stories that I have ever read. Beatrice Prior lives in a future version of Chicago where…

Additionally, the correction of this shows that the scribe is in full control of what is changed. Also, if the scribe likes something in a different way then he can do that. Personally, I think that this unfair that the scribe is able to do this. I understand that it is hard to interpret some words in the original manuscript but with research the story should be put at how the original author intended it to be. Another example of this occurring is with Cain and Cam. The scribe saw multiple…

Tattooing is a unique way of art. Tattoo artist does not require any form of education. “Completion of training program or apprenticeship to earn licensure. Tattoo artists typically exhibit a love of tattooing. There is no national protocol that must be followed in order to become a professional tattoo artist. Using needles and pigments, a tattoo artist applies a permanent design directly to a client’s body. Clients may come to a tattoo artist with a picture or design in mind for the artist…

When Hughes wrote, he would take a very complex topic, such as race relations, and make a simple piece of work. His poems have a very simple meaning when read literally. However, when his works are read beyond the words, the reader can make many connections to other topics. Hughes knew “that only responding honestly to the life he finds around him he can make great art” (Longabucco 1). He was able to present the facts of race relations because he showed no remorse for speaking the truth. Hughes…

lunch tutoring became normal, sacrificing my free time with friends. I worked directly with my teacher on how she wanted us to respond to certain questions in the classroom, and more specifically how to formulate my own opinion towards free response writing or rhetorical essay topics for books. I didn’t notice a distinct change until I…

Introduction Attention-arousing and orienting material: I’m not gonna lie, it’s a little bit weird that I am pursuing a degree that technically falls under the communications department. I am without a doubt one of those socially awkward kinda guys. And as much as I hate to acknowledge, it I can’t deny it. Hi, my name is Ethan Howard. From the age of 2, I was set apart from other kids, much because after being tested it was thought that I had Asperger’s syndrome. I had a large amount of…