Page 61, bottom paragraph.
1. Agreeing is more difficult than you might think. When agreeing you cant simply restate the opinions you agree with. Even when you are agreeing you must bring something original to your statement, something that makes your statement truly yours, and gives your purpose for stating your opinion meaning.
2a. I chose 'The Gettysburg Address'. The writing style was repetitive. Example: "But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow, this ground." This type of writing by repetition sounds different from other styles because it is bold and is used by many public speakers. The words the author chose were mostly inspirational type words like: dedicated, devotion, freedom, and brave. The tone was also inspirational.
2b. Life as a Purdue Boilermaker is full of excitement, full of joy, and full of experiences I'll never forget. When I am just sitting around with my friends I think to myself that these are the times I will think back on once I have graduated, once I have found a job, once I have settled down with a family, these times spent here at Purdue will never be forgotten. Each day we spend here is a memory that we will look back on and smile knowing that while we were bettering ourselves with a higher education we were also able to enjoy ourselves. Personally, in the future, I believe I will think back to my wrestling teammates, the ones who always have my back, the ones who pick me up when Im down, the once who accomplished great things with me.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Assignment – In Class – 01/23/2012
Part 1 – TS/IS, p.105/106
But yes, Bill did well in his subjects. When he talked about Spot the dog (or Plato, or any other topic), we knew that Spot (or Plato) was going to come up again. But Bill’s classmates sometimes switched up ideas between sentences, or even in the same sentence. But that doesn’t matter because in the end, they all sucked to read, mainly because you couldn’t easily figure out what they were trying to write.
Part 2a – NR, p. 606, Ernest Hemingway: from A Farewell to Arms
This piece seems to get to the point; a plain piece of writing, yet one that provides an emotional appeal. He incorporates a lot of pathos by contrasting the point of view of leaders and the point of view of soldiers, which he uses imagery of the landscape and advertisements to provide.
Part 2b – NR, p. 606, Ernest Hemingway: from A Farewell to Arms
I have always considered final exams to be a terrible method of teaching. Many institutions believe that the final exam is the single test that shows a student’s true worth as an academic. Many teachers use the final exam to consider the effectiveness of their teaching abilities. And yet, in the end, most students do worse than expected.
Jan 23,2012
1. p 31 second paragraph
In order to write a well written summary, you must be able to disregard your own beliefs for a short period of time and imagine yourself from another viewpoint. In other words, as theorist Peter Elbow suggests, to the best of your ability attempt to view the argument from more than one position. If you affectively temporarily suspend your own convictions readers should not be able to foresee which ideas you are agreeing or disagreeing with.
2a. p 594-595 Ben Jonson: To Write Well
The author Ben Jonson, uses a more formal word selection and format approach. I believe the formal approach that he takes doesn't necessarily help him to connect to his readers on a personal level. Some of the information that he is trying to express may get lost while a reader is reading his passage because of the high intellectual context. Since Ben Jonson chose to write in a more formal way, I think it was easy to picture an older man writing this text because he may have been unaware of popular language of this time period. His writing style makes his passage seem old or intended for an older audience.
2b. For a man to be able to withstand a dormatory lifestyle, there are two required necessaries: to
In order to write a well written summary, you must be able to disregard your own beliefs for a short period of time and imagine yourself from another viewpoint. In other words, as theorist Peter Elbow suggests, to the best of your ability attempt to view the argument from more than one position. If you affectively temporarily suspend your own convictions readers should not be able to foresee which ideas you are agreeing or disagreeing with.
2a. p 594-595 Ben Jonson: To Write Well
The author Ben Jonson, uses a more formal word selection and format approach. I believe the formal approach that he takes doesn't necessarily help him to connect to his readers on a personal level. Some of the information that he is trying to express may get lost while a reader is reading his passage because of the high intellectual context. Since Ben Jonson chose to write in a more formal way, I think it was easy to picture an older man writing this text because he may have been unaware of popular language of this time period. His writing style makes his passage seem old or intended for an older audience.
2b. For a man to be able to withstand a dormatory lifestyle, there are two required necessaries: to
1/23/2012
1. Preface, To The Second Edition, page xiii, paragraph one
The whole point of this book is to show that good writing comes from listening and placing ourselves into other's shoes. We advise that writers state what someone else has said before stating their own thoughts. Practicing this can make the writing more exciting and even more real. When writing about something that has already been said or published, a writer can agree, disagree, or correct the previous writer.
2a. The Devil's Dictionary, page 600-603
This piece of writing is unlike any other writing I have seen before. The author, Ambrose Bierce, uses a very strange type of style. He takes the name of his writing literally and writes in dictionary form. This simply means he begins with a word in bold, and ends with his definition of that word. It is obvious that Ambrose's piece sounds and even looks different than other texts mainly because he doesn't use full sentences, but just simple definitions of each word. As one could conclude from reading the title, the tone of his passage seems dark and even revengeful. Each definition takes a negative look on the word, as though the devil was trying to erase anything good from the world.
2b. Adult, n. The elder in a family, wise and informed, who loves and is loved by their family
Apple, n. A devine fruit that keeps a person healthy through the long days and years of life
Balloon, n. An air filled container that brings joy to the world
Crunch, v. The act of eating or endulging in something wondeful to the senses
Dress, n. Clothing of a woman, beautiful and eligant
Pray, v. To put all your faith into an abstract idea of God, and to let him be the leader
Rainbow, n. The beautiful colors of our world gleaming through the sky
The whole point of this book is to show that good writing comes from listening and placing ourselves into other's shoes. We advise that writers state what someone else has said before stating their own thoughts. Practicing this can make the writing more exciting and even more real. When writing about something that has already been said or published, a writer can agree, disagree, or correct the previous writer.
2a. The Devil's Dictionary, page 600-603
This piece of writing is unlike any other writing I have seen before. The author, Ambrose Bierce, uses a very strange type of style. He takes the name of his writing literally and writes in dictionary form. This simply means he begins with a word in bold, and ends with his definition of that word. It is obvious that Ambrose's piece sounds and even looks different than other texts mainly because he doesn't use full sentences, but just simple definitions of each word. As one could conclude from reading the title, the tone of his passage seems dark and even revengeful. Each definition takes a negative look on the word, as though the devil was trying to erase anything good from the world.
2b. Adult, n. The elder in a family, wise and informed, who loves and is loved by their family
Apple, n. A devine fruit that keeps a person healthy through the long days and years of life
Balloon, n. An air filled container that brings joy to the world
Crunch, v. The act of eating or endulging in something wondeful to the senses
Dress, n. Clothing of a woman, beautiful and eligant
Pray, v. To put all your faith into an abstract idea of God, and to let him be the leader
Rainbow, n. The beautiful colors of our world gleaming through the sky
1/23 Post
1. (page 66; 1st paragraph)
Still, writers have problems with showing that they are indifferent just as much as they have problems with showing that they disagree or agree with something. Some worry that by not picking a position, people will see them as being indecisive or really uncertain and will end up confusing readers who would need exact conclusions.
2a. The text that I chose was "Of Youth and Age" by Francis Bacon.
What makes this piece sound different than the others was the metaphorical language that centered around an elaborate analysis of youth and old age. This in addition to the historical time period of which it was originally written, separates the style from the other texts as the vernacular was significantly different in the early 1600s.
2b.
"Of Soccer and School"
A student, who taketh knowledge and soccer seriously, can open many a possibilties. But only by grasping the opportunities can the student make thine possibility a reality. To many, soccer can represent recreational past time. To few, soccer is a passage to higher education. Dwelling in the inbetween bringeth about uncertainty and indecision. But to those who haveth thine mind set, can enjoy the nourishment of a perfect balance of soccer and school.
Still, writers have problems with showing that they are indifferent just as much as they have problems with showing that they disagree or agree with something. Some worry that by not picking a position, people will see them as being indecisive or really uncertain and will end up confusing readers who would need exact conclusions.
2a. The text that I chose was "Of Youth and Age" by Francis Bacon.
What makes this piece sound different than the others was the metaphorical language that centered around an elaborate analysis of youth and old age. This in addition to the historical time period of which it was originally written, separates the style from the other texts as the vernacular was significantly different in the early 1600s.
2b.
"Of Soccer and School"
A student, who taketh knowledge and soccer seriously, can open many a possibilties. But only by grasping the opportunities can the student make thine possibility a reality. To many, soccer can represent recreational past time. To few, soccer is a passage to higher education. Dwelling in the inbetween bringeth about uncertainty and indecision. But to those who haveth thine mind set, can enjoy the nourishment of a perfect balance of soccer and school.
1) Pg. 128 (last paragraph)
Although it's in the past, academic writing in most is no longer as fancy as it used to be. To be successful in college writing, you do not only have to use formal language in your writing. Even though academic writing can relies on complex sentences, and large words, its surprising how often writing includes language from the streets, popular culture, different communities and homes. When you mix all these languages the idea of "standard" English changes changes and more opportunities as writers grow.
2a) In The Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln uses a formal language to speak to his audience. In his writing you can sense conviction and his persuasion to deliver his message. From reading this passage you can also sense his emotion in order to convince them of a common goal, freedom. He also repeats some of his sentence structure to get his point across even more so.
2b) The sport of swimming has been around for many years, but little regonition has been made. The sport has produced numerous of the great athletes that the country and world have come to admire including Mark Spitz and Micheal Phelps. But still the football game will have more air time on tv, but still swimming will be seen as an "activity" and not a "real sport", but still professional swimmers will never be paid the same amount as other profession athletes Swimmers put hours and hours into this sport in order to make a difference and get the sport attention. We will keep working, until swimming gets the attention it deserves.
Although it's in the past, academic writing in most is no longer as fancy as it used to be. To be successful in college writing, you do not only have to use formal language in your writing. Even though academic writing can relies on complex sentences, and large words, its surprising how often writing includes language from the streets, popular culture, different communities and homes. When you mix all these languages the idea of "standard" English changes changes and more opportunities as writers grow.
2a) In The Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln uses a formal language to speak to his audience. In his writing you can sense conviction and his persuasion to deliver his message. From reading this passage you can also sense his emotion in order to convince them of a common goal, freedom. He also repeats some of his sentence structure to get his point across even more so.
2b) The sport of swimming has been around for many years, but little regonition has been made. The sport has produced numerous of the great athletes that the country and world have come to admire including Mark Spitz and Micheal Phelps. But still the football game will have more air time on tv, but still swimming will be seen as an "activity" and not a "real sport", but still professional swimmers will never be paid the same amount as other profession athletes Swimmers put hours and hours into this sport in order to make a difference and get the sport attention. We will keep working, until swimming gets the attention it deserves.
1. Pg 121 first paragraph-- Have you ever gotten the impression that writting well in college means setting aside the kind of language you use in everyday conversation? That to impress your ininstructors you need to use big words, long sentences, and complex sentence structures? If so, we're here to tell you that aint true. Actually, academic writting can- and we think should- be relaxed, easy to follow, and even a little bit fun. But, we dont want to suggest that you avoid using big, fancy words in your writting, we encourage you to use the kinds of expressions and turns of phrase that you use everyday when talking with you family and friends. In this chapter, we want to show you how you can write effective academic arguments while holding on to some of your own voice.
2a. Beer can by John Updike is talking about how the new beer cans arn't as good as the old ones. He first talks about how great the old beer cans were, and then how not so great beer cans are now. He exagerrates both points, it was a more laid back tone. He uses alot of detail and adjectives in describing everything.
2b. Alot of kids go away to college and live in the dorms freshman year, but that is not as good as livign at home. At home you got your childhood friends who you always hangout with, you always have food in the refigerator to snack on. You have a nice comfertable bed to sleep in and get read bedtime stories by your mommy. Living in the dorms is crampted with two kids living in a small area. You might get an annoying roomate who is from New York and loves the Giants.
2a. Beer can by John Updike is talking about how the new beer cans arn't as good as the old ones. He first talks about how great the old beer cans were, and then how not so great beer cans are now. He exagerrates both points, it was a more laid back tone. He uses alot of detail and adjectives in describing everything.
2b. Alot of kids go away to college and live in the dorms freshman year, but that is not as good as livign at home. At home you got your childhood friends who you always hangout with, you always have food in the refigerator to snack on. You have a nice comfertable bed to sleep in and get read bedtime stories by your mommy. Living in the dorms is crampted with two kids living in a small area. You might get an annoying roomate who is from New York and loves the Giants.
1. For number 1 on this assignment I am rewriting the second paragraph on p. 93 from They Say/ I Say.
This chapter shows you a ton of moves that you can make in your writing to answer the "who cares?" and "so what?"questions. If you think about it, these questions basically get at the same thing: the importance of what you are saying. Even though they take you to the same end point, they get to the main point in different ways. "Who cares?" literally asks you who will care about what you're saying, and "so what?" asks how you can use your information in the real world. First, were gonna look at some ways to make it clear who cares.
2. For number 2 on this assignment I am using Ambrose Bierce's passage from The Devil's Dictionary.
This passage by Ambrose Bierce has very different writing style than most of the other paragraphs written in this chapter. The writer use's certain words and gives them his own definition in order to make his point. Bierce's sentence structure remains consistant throughout his passage. He writes as if he is literally writing definitions in a dictionary: the bolded word, the type of word, and then his made up definition. His tone is a bit dreary and somber throught his writing.
3. For number 2 on this assignment I am using Ambrose Bierce's passage from The Devil's Dictionary.
College, n. The place where many spend their years after high school dwindling away their parentsmoney, only to eventually to become a Target employee.
Owen Hall, n. The residence hall on Purdue's campus which holds the souls of its miserable tennants in a locked boiler room on the first floor.
Reading, v. A professors main weapon of mass destruction.
Fitness, n. Your coaches opinion of the work you did over winter break, or lack there of.
Team mates, n. The people that will steal your thunder.
This chapter shows you a ton of moves that you can make in your writing to answer the "who cares?" and "so what?"questions. If you think about it, these questions basically get at the same thing: the importance of what you are saying. Even though they take you to the same end point, they get to the main point in different ways. "Who cares?" literally asks you who will care about what you're saying, and "so what?" asks how you can use your information in the real world. First, were gonna look at some ways to make it clear who cares.
2. For number 2 on this assignment I am using Ambrose Bierce's passage from The Devil's Dictionary.
This passage by Ambrose Bierce has very different writing style than most of the other paragraphs written in this chapter. The writer use's certain words and gives them his own definition in order to make his point. Bierce's sentence structure remains consistant throughout his passage. He writes as if he is literally writing definitions in a dictionary: the bolded word, the type of word, and then his made up definition. His tone is a bit dreary and somber throught his writing.
3. For number 2 on this assignment I am using Ambrose Bierce's passage from The Devil's Dictionary.
College, n. The place where many spend their years after high school dwindling away their parentsmoney, only to eventually to become a Target employee.
Owen Hall, n. The residence hall on Purdue's campus which holds the souls of its miserable tennants in a locked boiler room on the first floor.
Reading, v. A professors main weapon of mass destruction.
Fitness, n. Your coaches opinion of the work you did over winter break, or lack there of.
Team mates, n. The people that will steal your thunder.
1-Mix Academic and Colloquial Styles: 3rd Paragraph
Formal/informal mixings like this can be found in many other texts, most often found in the English department than in the sciences. It's actually even more often found in journalism. The food industry critic Eric Schlosser explains some changes in Colorado Springs in his top ranked book on fast foods in the United States.
2a- "Of Youth and Age" by Francis Bacon, page 593
In this piece the author uses his poetic skills to tell a story. All the sentences seem to run together, almost making it seem like one big run-on sentence. Allow in this case it works because the author still allows his sentences to flow throughout. Compared to other texts this piece does sound a lot different. It comes off as a never ending story and reminds me of some of the works by Shakespeare. Bacon uses high vocabulary throughout this work which makes it a little challenging to understand exactly what he meant in certain places. The tone is very peaceful and relaxing, by using this type of sentence structure each sentence flows right into the next.
2b-
Once a young girl who had only dreamed. Of such a land where she could be free of all from her past. She spent day in and day out. Trying to find a way to escape from the violence, misery and pain. She needed help when no one was around. The young girl weap through the night and sobbed through the day. Until the day she could shed no more tears.
Formal/informal mixings like this can be found in many other texts, most often found in the English department than in the sciences. It's actually even more often found in journalism. The food industry critic Eric Schlosser explains some changes in Colorado Springs in his top ranked book on fast foods in the United States.
2a- "Of Youth and Age" by Francis Bacon, page 593
In this piece the author uses his poetic skills to tell a story. All the sentences seem to run together, almost making it seem like one big run-on sentence. Allow in this case it works because the author still allows his sentences to flow throughout. Compared to other texts this piece does sound a lot different. It comes off as a never ending story and reminds me of some of the works by Shakespeare. Bacon uses high vocabulary throughout this work which makes it a little challenging to understand exactly what he meant in certain places. The tone is very peaceful and relaxing, by using this type of sentence structure each sentence flows right into the next.
2b-
Once a young girl who had only dreamed. Of such a land where she could be free of all from her past. She spent day in and day out. Trying to find a way to escape from the violence, misery and pain. She needed help when no one was around. The young girl weap through the night and sobbed through the day. Until the day she could shed no more tears.
Pg.125
Paragraph 2
While one effect of mixing languages like this is to give your writing more meaning, another is to make a political statement about the way, for example, society values some languages more than others. For instance, in the titles of two of her books, Talkin and Testifyin: The Language of Black America and Black Talk: Words and phrases from the hood of Amen Corner, the language learner Geneva Smitherman mixes African American slang with more forml language in order to suggest, as she specifically argues in these books, that black english slang is a language in itself just like "standard" english is considered a language.
John Updike: Beer Can
This writing style is very descriptive, the author uses many adjetives to paint a picture in your head of what he is describing. He describes a beer can in such detail, and describes the can in ways many dont think of such as "a tranquil cylinder of delightfully resonant metal" This writing sounds different than other writing styles because it doesn't just describe somethin and move on. It takes the whole paragraph to break down and describe one object in so much detail the reader can picture the object in front of them. The word choice is very descriptive, the tone of this paragraph is positive and uplifting. the author is trying to describe an object that makes him happy, he describes the beer can in such a way that he wants other people to recieve the same joy out of a beer can as he does.
2b.
What could possibly feel better than a dead cow on your hand? the baseball players kryptonite is that brand new leather smell just waiting to be spit on with various flavors of gatorade, chewing tobacco, and oiled up like girls on spring break. the baseball glove is more than just a glove to the player. It is the heart and soul of the game. It is to the player as the lightsaber is to a jedi, without it you are not the same person. There are rules and regulations to a baseball players glove. it is as precious as a diamond and as personal as a momma joke.
Paragraph 2
While one effect of mixing languages like this is to give your writing more meaning, another is to make a political statement about the way, for example, society values some languages more than others. For instance, in the titles of two of her books, Talkin and Testifyin: The Language of Black America and Black Talk: Words and phrases from the hood of Amen Corner, the language learner Geneva Smitherman mixes African American slang with more forml language in order to suggest, as she specifically argues in these books, that black english slang is a language in itself just like "standard" english is considered a language.
John Updike: Beer Can
This writing style is very descriptive, the author uses many adjetives to paint a picture in your head of what he is describing. He describes a beer can in such detail, and describes the can in ways many dont think of such as "a tranquil cylinder of delightfully resonant metal" This writing sounds different than other writing styles because it doesn't just describe somethin and move on. It takes the whole paragraph to break down and describe one object in so much detail the reader can picture the object in front of them. The word choice is very descriptive, the tone of this paragraph is positive and uplifting. the author is trying to describe an object that makes him happy, he describes the beer can in such a way that he wants other people to recieve the same joy out of a beer can as he does.
2b.
What could possibly feel better than a dead cow on your hand? the baseball players kryptonite is that brand new leather smell just waiting to be spit on with various flavors of gatorade, chewing tobacco, and oiled up like girls on spring break. the baseball glove is more than just a glove to the player. It is the heart and soul of the game. It is to the player as the lightsaber is to a jedi, without it you are not the same person. There are rules and regulations to a baseball players glove. it is as precious as a diamond and as personal as a momma joke.
Assignment One
1-First Full Paragraph on Page 122
Not all words and phrases that you use with friends can be used in academic writing. And you should not believe that using your own style of language is an excuse for not learning how to use more intellectual and difficult styles. After all, you should be becoming more intelligent as you further your education. However, your own words and phrases can help make your writing more exciting and even more accurate in terms of grammar. Using your own language can make your writing more personal with the reader while still communicating in an intelligent way. You should keep in mind that academic language and the language that you use everyday can be used in the same writing and should not always be kept apart.
2a-John Updike's "Beer Can"
John Updike combines both intellectual language and everyday language/examples in his writing "Beer Can." Even the title of his piece suggests that the writing will be somewhat laid back and light hearted. However, Updike's first sentence proves that while writing about beer cans, he can also make his writing intelligent. He uses words and phrases such as "gratuitous inventions", "tranquil", and "dainty." Updike slips in similes and describes the beer can in detail. Throughout his piece, Updike uses lengthy sentences, showing his fondness for how the beer can used to be. Updike's piece is different from others' because he discusses a serious topic by using an almost trivial example. He wants to prove how sometimes inventions aren't really that progressive and some things are better left alone, and somehow he is able to use humor to drive that point home.
2b-
Personal living space is taken for granted by many citizens of the United States. These people drive their SUVs back to their two-story homes in which only they live. Personal living space will always be taken for granted until a person is thrown into a situation where he/she is living in a shoebox, and not just living in that shoebox, but sharing it with another person. This living condition, believe it or not, is what many of our nation's future leaders have to deal with while they attend college. Picture hardly ever being alone in your own room, or always having to fulfill your digestive needs when another person is in the stall right next to you. It is a different world once a teenager enters dorm life.
Not all words and phrases that you use with friends can be used in academic writing. And you should not believe that using your own style of language is an excuse for not learning how to use more intellectual and difficult styles. After all, you should be becoming more intelligent as you further your education. However, your own words and phrases can help make your writing more exciting and even more accurate in terms of grammar. Using your own language can make your writing more personal with the reader while still communicating in an intelligent way. You should keep in mind that academic language and the language that you use everyday can be used in the same writing and should not always be kept apart.
2a-John Updike's "Beer Can"
John Updike combines both intellectual language and everyday language/examples in his writing "Beer Can." Even the title of his piece suggests that the writing will be somewhat laid back and light hearted. However, Updike's first sentence proves that while writing about beer cans, he can also make his writing intelligent. He uses words and phrases such as "gratuitous inventions", "tranquil", and "dainty." Updike slips in similes and describes the beer can in detail. Throughout his piece, Updike uses lengthy sentences, showing his fondness for how the beer can used to be. Updike's piece is different from others' because he discusses a serious topic by using an almost trivial example. He wants to prove how sometimes inventions aren't really that progressive and some things are better left alone, and somehow he is able to use humor to drive that point home.
2b-
Personal living space is taken for granted by many citizens of the United States. These people drive their SUVs back to their two-story homes in which only they live. Personal living space will always be taken for granted until a person is thrown into a situation where he/she is living in a shoebox, and not just living in that shoebox, but sharing it with another person. This living condition, believe it or not, is what many of our nation's future leaders have to deal with while they attend college. Picture hardly ever being alone in your own room, or always having to fulfill your digestive needs when another person is in the stall right next to you. It is a different world once a teenager enters dorm life.
Blog 1
1.) This doesn't mean that the way you talk with your friends is okay for academic writing. but it also doesn't say that using the colloquial style is an excuse for not learning more formal ways of writing. Learning these more formal ways of expression and to deepen you knowledge if a main reason why people choose to get an education. It is suggested that using the colloquial language can actually enhance ones academic writing by helping the writer connect with his/her readers and making it easier for the reader to relate and understand what is written. So this being said, it is a mistake to think that the academic language and everyday language can not be used together.(p.122)
2a.) John Donne: No Man Is an Island.
The writing style is not to inform you but more to make you think. More to drive home a point rather than inform you of something. It is different form the other writing style because the others are more informative and telling you something, this passage makes you think and lets you almost come up with your own meaning for it. The tone in this passage seems almost gloomy and kind of sad in a way seeing as how it talks about death and being part of something will make it easier to pass on.
2b.) Being part of a dive team is tough, diving is mainly an individual sport. But the team aspect is one of the most important parts. You're team feeds of off you, if you're down they're down. When you succeed you open the door way for your teammates to succeed. You need to also help them over come fears. Jumping off of a tower 33 feet high is no easy task. Even if you're scared to you need to show them that its okay to jump, show them to trust themselves by trusting yourself.
2a.) John Donne: No Man Is an Island.
The writing style is not to inform you but more to make you think. More to drive home a point rather than inform you of something. It is different form the other writing style because the others are more informative and telling you something, this passage makes you think and lets you almost come up with your own meaning for it. The tone in this passage seems almost gloomy and kind of sad in a way seeing as how it talks about death and being part of something will make it easier to pass on.
2b.) Being part of a dive team is tough, diving is mainly an individual sport. But the team aspect is one of the most important parts. You're team feeds of off you, if you're down they're down. When you succeed you open the door way for your teammates to succeed. You need to also help them over come fears. Jumping off of a tower 33 feet high is no easy task. Even if you're scared to you need to show them that its okay to jump, show them to trust themselves by trusting yourself.
1.This doesn't suggest that any language you use with your friends can be used in academic writing. It also doesn't suggest to fall back on everyday language as an excuse for not learning more challenging words. Really, learning these difficult writing styles and becoming a smarter person is why people get an education in the first place. Though we do suggest that more laid back writting can make your writing more interesting and help people understand it better. Informal language also helps you connect with the readers on a personal level. In our view, it's not right to assume that formal and everyday writting cannot be used together. pg.122 paragraph1
2a. Of Youth and Age by francis bacon uses a very formal and old style of language and writting. It sounds very different than the other texts due to the formally and descriptive language that makes readers think more deeply into the reading. His word choice is very formal and carefully selected with an intellectual tone that enlightens the reader on a deeper level.
2b. There is a stream, that like life is a mystery. One does not know what the next moment will bring, nor does the stream know who or what may trespass its peace and tranquility. the mature stream, unlike the new, has deep permanent scars left behind by a time long forgotten. While the young awaits voulnerably for what may occur in the future and make its mark forever. Like nature, we too await our destiny and take on the scars that come down stream.
2a. Of Youth and Age by francis bacon uses a very formal and old style of language and writting. It sounds very different than the other texts due to the formally and descriptive language that makes readers think more deeply into the reading. His word choice is very formal and carefully selected with an intellectual tone that enlightens the reader on a deeper level.
2b. There is a stream, that like life is a mystery. One does not know what the next moment will bring, nor does the stream know who or what may trespass its peace and tranquility. the mature stream, unlike the new, has deep permanent scars left behind by a time long forgotten. While the young awaits voulnerably for what may occur in the future and make its mark forever. Like nature, we too await our destiny and take on the scars that come down stream.
Assignment
Today you'll write a blog post to experiment with and analyze style.
1. Choose a short paragraph from TS/IS. Either dress it up or dress it down -- that is, make the style either more formal or less formal.
P.48
Blend the Author's Words With Your Own
The above materials also works well because it presents bordo's words in exact way and it gives those words the writer's own thought.
I found the passage refers many times to the key concept of dieting, and how it echoes Bordo's references to " television" and to U.S. and British" broadcasting by referring to "culture", which is further specified as"western" rather than simply repeating bordo word for word, the follow-up sentences respond enough of her language and still making the discussion moving in the writer's own direction. In effect, the framing makes some high mix of Bordo;s words and those of the writer.
2a. Choose a piece of writing from the NR Album of Styles. Give a short description of the writing style. What makes this sound different from other texts? What do you notice about sentence structure, word choice, and tone?
To Write Well
This article is written very clearly and always get to the core point.
It is different from other articles, because this article mainly focus on suggestion. The arthor gives suggestions on how to write well and he also uses appropriate examples to elaborate.
The writer wrote this article in a formal way, but the words chosen by him are formal but not very academic
2b. Now take the same piece of writing you've just analyzed and imitate its style. Write a paragraph or two of your own on a different topic (e.g., your sport, your job, dorm life -- it's up to you), but try to make your writing style sound like the writing style of the NR selection.
For a man to have a healthy body, there are required three necessaries: to eat healthy, do exercises everyday and keep a very good mood. Those are three very important things. thoes are very easy things for us to keep on.
1. Choose a short paragraph from TS/IS. Either dress it up or dress it down -- that is, make the style either more formal or less formal.
P.48
Blend the Author's Words With Your Own
The above materials also works well because it presents bordo's words in exact way and it gives those words the writer's own thought.
I found the passage refers many times to the key concept of dieting, and how it echoes Bordo's references to " television" and to U.S. and British" broadcasting by referring to "culture", which is further specified as"western" rather than simply repeating bordo word for word, the follow-up sentences respond enough of her language and still making the discussion moving in the writer's own direction. In effect, the framing makes some high mix of Bordo;s words and those of the writer.
2a. Choose a piece of writing from the NR Album of Styles. Give a short description of the writing style. What makes this sound different from other texts? What do you notice about sentence structure, word choice, and tone?
To Write Well
This article is written very clearly and always get to the core point.
It is different from other articles, because this article mainly focus on suggestion. The arthor gives suggestions on how to write well and he also uses appropriate examples to elaborate.
The writer wrote this article in a formal way, but the words chosen by him are formal but not very academic
2b. Now take the same piece of writing you've just analyzed and imitate its style. Write a paragraph or two of your own on a different topic (e.g., your sport, your job, dorm life -- it's up to you), but try to make your writing style sound like the writing style of the NR selection.
For a man to have a healthy body, there are required three necessaries: to eat healthy, do exercises everyday and keep a very good mood. Those are three very important things. thoes are very easy things for us to keep on.
2a.
"No man Is an Island" by Johnn Donne
He compares a man to an island he says no man is a island every man is just a mere continent that makes part of a main. This is different because he is comparing man to big things like islands and continents. I like the way he ends by saying "Any man's death diminishes me".
"No man Is an Island" by Johnn Donne
He compares a man to an island he says no man is a island every man is just a mere continent that makes part of a main. This is different because he is comparing man to big things like islands and continents. I like the way he ends by saying "Any man's death diminishes me".
Assignment One. Styles of Writing.
1. Original: David Zinczenko's article, "Don't Blame the Eater, " is nothing more than an angry rant in which
he accuses the fast-food companies of evil conspiracy to make people fat. I disagree because
these companies have to make money...
My version: David's aricle called Dont Blame the Eater is just a long rant of him accusing fast food compaies of making people fat. I disagree because companies have to bring in the dough....
2. A; Writing Choice: Benjamin Franklin. "Poor Richards Almanack."
Franklin's piece is set up with sayings and proverbs throughout the whole piece. His style is short
and to the point and is more set up like a free-verse poem instead of a more formal base writing. It
isn't set up in paragrpah form but is set up with a few senteces and then a large some of space and
then proceeds. Despite being set up differently than most writings he still uses correct grammer and
is speaking towards the audience.
B. Those who can do and those who can't teach.
Give a man a fish and you've fead him for a day, teach a man to fish and you've fead him for a lifetime.
Few choose the unbeat path while the road to hell is beaten and long.
It is better to live on top of a house than to live inside with an angry woman.
A fool does not delight in understanding but in only revealing his own mind.
Hard wroking students recieve the benefits.
You have two ears and one mouth to listen more and talk less.
he accuses the fast-food companies of evil conspiracy to make people fat. I disagree because
these companies have to make money...
My version: David's aricle called Dont Blame the Eater is just a long rant of him accusing fast food compaies of making people fat. I disagree because companies have to bring in the dough....
2. A; Writing Choice: Benjamin Franklin. "Poor Richards Almanack."
Franklin's piece is set up with sayings and proverbs throughout the whole piece. His style is short
and to the point and is more set up like a free-verse poem instead of a more formal base writing. It
isn't set up in paragrpah form but is set up with a few senteces and then a large some of space and
then proceeds. Despite being set up differently than most writings he still uses correct grammer and
is speaking towards the audience.
B. Those who can do and those who can't teach.
Give a man a fish and you've fead him for a day, teach a man to fish and you've fead him for a lifetime.
Few choose the unbeat path while the road to hell is beaten and long.
It is better to live on top of a house than to live inside with an angry woman.
A fool does not delight in understanding but in only revealing his own mind.
Hard wroking students recieve the benefits.
You have two ears and one mouth to listen more and talk less.
Own Writing
2b.
Dewy grass, sun rising. 1999
First day on the course.
Love the game forever.
Junior tournaments are starting up. 2000
With all sorts of ups and downs.
A trophy in hand at the end of the day,
and a big hug and smile from the parents.
Dewy grass, sun rising. 1999
First day on the course.
Love the game forever.
Junior tournaments are starting up. 2000
With all sorts of ups and downs.
A trophy in hand at the end of the day,
and a big hug and smile from the parents.
Analysis of "Poor Richard's Almanak"
2a. The part of "Poor Richard's Almanak" that we are able to see has a very distinct writing style. With short statements as the paragraphs, it differs greatly from a so called normal writing style. With the short statements instead of long, ever-lasting paragraphs, it makes it much easier and intruiging to read. Almost as if it were quick journal entries. Sentences are short and to the point to make understanding rather easy as well. The dates on the side are also something different. My guess is it is when the statement was written or when it applies to. The tone is very motivational with a lot of good one liners that could be great quotes as well.
Page 122-123 second paragraph of "Mix Academic And Colloquial Styles"
Marking and judging formal and mechanical errors in student papers is a area of multiple-personality disorder. Our mellow student-centered process based selves tend to condemn marking formal errors at all. This represents the Bad Old Days. Some detail work is useless. The standards are inhuman and make students feel stupid, wrong, trivial, and misunderstood.
Marking and judging formal and mechanical errors in student papers is a area of multiple-personality disorder. Our mellow student-centered process based selves tend to condemn marking formal errors at all. This represents the Bad Old Days. Some detail work is useless. The standards are inhuman and make students feel stupid, wrong, trivial, and misunderstood.
New Style in TS/IS
1. Page 122 - First paragraph of "Mix Academic and Colloquial Styles
Lots of successful writers are able to mix together their use of academic and professional language with their own sayings and expressions. Below is a section from an article about how teachers respond to student errors.
Lots of successful writers are able to mix together their use of academic and professional language with their own sayings and expressions. Below is a section from an article about how teachers respond to student errors.
Agree – But With A Difference (Jason Powers)
Agree – But With A Difference
Original: Like disagreeing, agreeing is less simple than it may appear। Just as you need to do more than simply echo views you agree with. Even as you’re disagreeing, it’s important to bring something new and fresh to the table, adding something that makes you a valuable participant in the conversation. ( They Say….61)
Dissing someone may seem a whole lot easier than giving props। Just as shouting back at someone that he’s straight up off the chain, you best give respect to a playa with capital P। When you give back respect, you can’t seem like a okie-dokie without a ball sack, cus people repect your ass more when you got your own playa thoughts.
John Updike: Beer Can
Updike’s satire of the improvement of the beer can’s change mechanism is colored with language of dressing up a rather ordinary item to mean a great deal more than it would for most. He puts you in the position of a beer drinker, the subtle sounds of the popping of the can the old way versus the new. Tragic the loss of the old way, the development, the march of human progress, is dismaying and Updike clear he’s not a fan. His word choice gives a 40-carat gold plating to the mediocrity than is an aluminum can – “A tranquil cylinder of delightfully resonant metal” to describe a beer can.
Powers: The baseball
An era has passed as the baseball gets bantered around for its marked improvement to the delight of hitters and the disdain of pitchers. Its elaborate positioning, between the mound-master and the sawdust-swinging plate guarder, is one that needs no introduction to the average afternoon fan base. The sonnets of old ring out when the cry of screaming liner pierces the sky, but now, as foretold by the baseball moguls, and their well-paid analysts, it behooves to change the nature of this orb, once again, to satisfy the bottom line. The fall of this revolving orb into a state of ordinariness will not cause many to cry out – if they be of feminine persuasion – their hopes are not made in their hubby’s obsession with a 3-hour tour of gladiator fights. Rather, the hope is the ball will be a ball again, and the game will be a game, once more.
Original: Like disagreeing, agreeing is less simple than it may appear। Just as you need to do more than simply echo views you agree with. Even as you’re disagreeing, it’s important to bring something new and fresh to the table, adding something that makes you a valuable participant in the conversation. ( They Say….61)
Dissing someone may seem a whole lot easier than giving props। Just as shouting back at someone that he’s straight up off the chain, you best give respect to a playa with capital P। When you give back respect, you can’t seem like a okie-dokie without a ball sack, cus people repect your ass more when you got your own playa thoughts.
John Updike: Beer Can
Updike’s satire of the improvement of the beer can’s change mechanism is colored with language of dressing up a rather ordinary item to mean a great deal more than it would for most. He puts you in the position of a beer drinker, the subtle sounds of the popping of the can the old way versus the new. Tragic the loss of the old way, the development, the march of human progress, is dismaying and Updike clear he’s not a fan. His word choice gives a 40-carat gold plating to the mediocrity than is an aluminum can – “A tranquil cylinder of delightfully resonant metal” to describe a beer can.
Powers: The baseball
An era has passed as the baseball gets bantered around for its marked improvement to the delight of hitters and the disdain of pitchers. Its elaborate positioning, between the mound-master and the sawdust-swinging plate guarder, is one that needs no introduction to the average afternoon fan base. The sonnets of old ring out when the cry of screaming liner pierces the sky, but now, as foretold by the baseball moguls, and their well-paid analysts, it behooves to change the nature of this orb, once again, to satisfy the bottom line. The fall of this revolving orb into a state of ordinariness will not cause many to cry out – if they be of feminine persuasion – their hopes are not made in their hubby’s obsession with a 3-hour tour of gladiator fights. Rather, the hope is the ball will be a ball again, and the game will be a game, once more.
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