Julianne Chiaet's Novel Finding: Reading Literary Fiction Improves Empathy

By getting to both watch and read Chamberlain’s famous speech, it is easy to spot not only the advantages, but the disadvantages of both mediums as well. Some advantages for reading the book would be that the reader would get to use their imagination as they’re reading, they would get other input from the narrator as well as inside thoughts, and could also get to annotate it; really get the true meaning of his words. The disadvantages of reading the book are that the reader cannot actually see the emotion that the speaker is giving off, just visualize what it would be like, also the reader is limited to what they can visualize- when reading, it’s only focused on what the speaker is saying. Some advantages as far as the movie goes, a person could see the emotions and movement of the speaker and it can further expand our understanding of the scene. For the disadvantages, some would say the movie doesn’t give as many details as the book may, and finally, that the movie or clip could be distracting; the viewer may be concentrating on other things when they should be concentrating on the main thing happening or the focal

Sandra was able to express Esperanzas rollercoaster of emotions through literary devices so we could have a better understanding. Authors use Sandra’s method as well, to give us those realistic feelings associated with literary devices to help us make sense of what they’re writing. The central idea in The House on Mango Street is that Esperanza was just struggling for self-definition. This central idea was supported by Esperanza’s desire for a new name, Sire’s influence on her, and wrapping up her personality. I believe we can all learn from this book and realize that everyone has a phase like this, it might be difficult figuring out who you are.

When we read, we want to truly enjoy what is written we need to become a part of the story. And literary devices help us to better see and feel the storyline. A good storyline captures all of our senses, these devices draw the reader in, paint a picture, heighten the senses, and pull at us emotionally. Throughout Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story The Birthmark, some of the key literary devices used were irony symbol and theme.

Rhetorical questions impact me as a reader by, engaging me into the text and also by making me think about what is being talked about in the book. Rhetorical questions impact the reading experience by bringing in new ideas and thoughts to the book, and makes you ask yourself the questions that being asked. I think that he added rhetorical questions to help the reader to think more about the book, and to help add an emphasis on what is being talked about in the book. Elie Wiesel is is trying to impact the reader and the reading experience by adding an emphasis on how what is happening doesn’t matter anymore, because they are going to end up dying anyways, whether that is in 20 years, or in 20 days; at the concentration camp or at their house. Personification: “But it was all in vain.

As the novel goes on you will see how the thoughtful ideas of Clarisse influece Montag to leave his work, to read more books, try to make a change in society and make people begin to read books again. This happens because as Clarisse talks with Montag, Montag begin

Stephen king once said “Description begins in the writer's imagination, but should finish in the reader's.” That is the importance of descriptive language. Descriptive language is one reason books are so popular. It helps the reader connect with the character and helps make the story so good. It grabs your mind, and puts it in the room with the characters.

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury captivated our minds by showing us how important literature is. Literature stretches our minds and provokes thought within us. In Fahrenheit 451, Professor Faber mentions three things that apply to books but also to our lives. These three things being quality, leisure, and the right to carry out actions from what we learn. While these things are related to books, they should be in our life as well.

Introduction: How’d He Do That? Memory, symbol, and pattern all make analyzing literature more effective. When reading a novel, using one’s memory to compare the work to anything else he or she has read or experienced can shed light on the author’s intention.

In order to make her audience keep interests in her speech, she also uses rhetorical device - irony. Where she mentioned in the sixth paragraph that the survey which is made by National Association of employees in 2001, shows 38 percent of the employers complained the schools inadequately taught reading comprehension. While the concern and the curiosity raised among readers, this persuasive technique have effectively enhances the power of Gioia arguments that her audiences will agree to take her side. Along with strong logos appeals, writer also effectively makes the allusion

Throw in some arms and legs. If you’re reading this at work, maybe imagine these things at your desk.” Instead of using formal and proper language, Steph Yin, begins her article using common words and informal language. The benefits of Colloquialism is it will make it easier for younger audiences, teens and young adults, to take interest in what Steph Yin is writing. Key words such as “bop” and “beat” successfully hook readers by filling them with words they can relate with.

Scout Coberg Ms. Fitzgerald AP Lit 8.14.15 1. Introduction: How’d He Do That? When reading literature, memory allows you to apply old texts to what you are reading, recognizing similar themes and plots.

Alder did an excellent job of giving examples to support his views as well as convincing the audience to become involved in their own understanding of things they read. He made it more about the importance of the reader’s opinions rather than the promotion of his

There are many factors in a story that makes a story more interesting and fun. The book, How to Read Literature Like a Professor for Kids by Thomas C. Foster, introduces some that help readers make a joyful experience while reading. A few important and essential factors are symbolism, having only one story, and little details. Symbolism is very important to novels. It expands our creativity and imagination.

The reading strategies we discussed in class and in the courses content made me a better reader by showing me many different ways to read and write and understand it very well. It uses all these methods such as the KWL charts, writing a memo and reading the novel I selected helping me improve my skills greatly to become a better reader. Putting together the reading, writing oral communication and examining media all connected in helping me become a good reader and helped me to comprehend the understanding of making a personal connection to the world around you. That 's what help 's you in the future to make the the best choices possible so that later on when you make a mistake in reading you can look at the experience you had and learn how to properly correct yourself because at the end of the day they all deal with different skill set 's but all help you to become better in everything you

The Synopsis that I gathered from Haas and Flowers’ “Rhetorical Reading Strategies and the Construction of Meaning” was none the less another interesting read. Experienced readers might come to understand that both reading and writing can be “context-rich, situational, and have constructive acts”. Though a large number of students may find reading and writing more or less to be an exchange of valued or non-valued information. Continuing on, multiple studies that have been conducted have also found that on average 77 percent of experienced readers tend to use content strategies to expand their knowledge of the reading. These strategies usually include vigorous annotations of the reading/writing that have been shown to improve the readers/writers’ comprehension of the material.