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Do you see any patterns? I noticed that I used many repetition of words like “I agree,” “They,” “That,” “This,” and “I think.” I automatically assume the reader reading my essay knows who or what I’m talking about. I also realized that in body paragraphs, if I’m talking about a specific subject, I use that …
I’m making sure my paper is organized and my points/ideas are clear. I’m working on to make sure my quotes and interview sayings work well with my points as well. I want my sentences to not be choppy and unclear. My paper needs to be more opinionated and less formal. My revision goals are that …
While rereading “I am not a Story” by Galan Strawson, I had a different experience reading the second time. The first time reading this essay, I was completely lost with his explanations and quotes that he used throughout the paper. Strawson says, “Consideration of the sequence – the ‘narrative’… might be important for some people …
While reading Galen’s argument about the idea of Narratives and a life story, I was sometimes confused as to where the argument was going throughout the article. Some of the points he made that I understood more were interesting and words I agreed and disagreed with. He mentioned the American novelist John Updike who stated, …
While reading “Life’s Stories” by Julie Beck’s, I found out that I actually relate to a lot of points that she made. One that stood out to me was, “In the realm of narrative psychology, a person’s life story is not a Wikipedia biography of the facts and events of a life, but rather the …
The “Conversation” section provides a great learning opportunity. With this essay, it’s important to have conversations because it shows that you’re engaged with your topic and have a strong passion for it. I need to make some changes in my essay in order to make my essay more conversational. The “Organization” section is also very …
While reading “Shitty First Drafts” by Anne Lamott, I’ve realized that everyone, including writers, make a bad first draft. It’s a great way to let all your ideas out on paper. That’s exactly what I did, I tried to set it up the best I could, but I basically put all my quotes and thoughts …
Did you know metaphors are used everywhere in today’s society? It’s one of the most distinguished language tools used to help someone understand a topic that they might’ve not before. They are used in literature, social media, medical places, generic conversations, and more. I don’t think many people know how much a metaphor has on …
“One study, from 2010, found that physicians use metaphors in almost two-thirds of their conversations with patients who have serious illnesses. Physicians who used more metaphors were seen as better communicators. Patients reported less trouble understanding them, and felt as though their doctor made sure they understood their conditions”(Khullar 2). I support this quote because what …
When I read this article the first time, I kind of lost track towards the end. Though when I read it again, I understood more of it. For example, how to design metaphors, it helps to have a metaphor for a metaphor. When Erard explained it as a room with windows and door frames with …
