Writing style

ENGL-2311 Online, Final Reflection Essay Writing, to me, is an essential part of who I am. I identify myself as a writer, albeit not a published author. Writing is a creative outlet for me, a way in which I can express myself with far greater eloquence than I am able when I speak. Words are my dance routine, my concerto, my ballad, my art. I went into this Technical Writing course expecting to learn how to express myself through other means, such as charts, graphs, PowerPoint and the like.…

Characters within fictional narratives exist in a space that is created through elements such as the time and location, referred to as the setting of the story. These elements help to set the tone that the rest of the story will fall under. Some narratives reveal only minimal details concerning the setting, but given the opportunity, a rich setting can play a significant role in shaping the story and the lives of the characters. Dana Gioia supports this in the following quote: “But often, in an…

where students are struggling and what specific areas needs further explanation. Level of Presence When I consider reflection and communication, it brings to mind the ability to meet all learning styles. One of the most attractive features is Kahoot’s ability to accommodate all learning styles; colourful web design where all questions are displayed on the screen (visual learners); upbeat music and provides learners the ability to read each question (audio learners); question answers are…

There are many different factors, and possibilities that can contribute to childhood aggression. A few factors that could possibly attribute to childhood aggression are parenting styles, the environment, and even frustration within a child. Psychologists such as Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Erick Erickson, and many others have helped pave the way for our understanding of children, and childhood aggression. There have been countless studies done by researchers, scientists, and of course…

young son being behind bars, so she is willing to sacrifice herself for him, like a martyr. According to an article titled “The Martyr Motif in the Gospel According to Mark” by Donald W. Riddle, Christian writings “[...] developed the martyrology as a literary type[...]” (Riddle). Religious writings developed the martyr motif, which shows that martyrs are often very religious, just like Patria. The article…

‘Quest for Truth and Self-realization’ in Raja Rao’s Short Stories Raja Rao with his manifold contribution to Indian fiction in English in terms of language and style, remains unparalleled in India. To portray essential Indian sensibility, and modes of thought, he has made a creative use of the resources of the English language. Being a careful and conscious artist who is disciplined in himself, Raja Rao allows himself plenty of time to give a perfect shape to his metaphysical ideas. By…

Function of Structural Elements’ Absence and Symbolism in “Hills Like White Elephants” A typical well-written short story incorporates various literary elements into building up an underlying message from the author. Specifically, an author would strive to deftly utilize the essential structural elements of a story such as a well-developed plot, detailed characterization, and concrete settings in creating a compelling narrative. Or, an author may put emphasis on one particular literary element…

Theme Writing Prompt The stories “Thank You Ma’m” by Langston Hughes and “The Storyteller” by Saki both portray a theme. These themes are hidden in unique ways. For example, “The Storyteller” has a theme that appears throughout the story, but “Thank You Ma’m” has a theme that comes at the end of the story. The story “Thank You Ma’m” by Langston Hughes has a theme. Its theme is good things come to those who work for it. In order to find this theme, I had to pay close attention to the…

To forgive is to let go of anger, to want justice for what had happened is to harbor both anger and resentment. Whether justice and forgiveness can go hand in hand seems to be a controversy that is often talked about in many different literary works, often using this topic to convey a message to the readers. In these literary works, the authors use different methods to convey this message and their standpoint on the argument: Forgiveness and Justice coinciding with one another. As opposed to…

Diction- Walker uses a rather informal tone when writing this novel, because the main narrator is lacking an education and talking casually within the letters. When Celie writes, her vocabulary and thoughts are limited due to her lack of schooling. Her letters are written quite casually, with many spelling mistakes, failed sentence structure, and southern slang. Nettie uses a more formal and professional tone compared to her sister. She talks about sophisticated topics, and uses strong…