Practice. Practice. Practice. In the last couple weeks, we have been working on practicing the skills that we learned in the beginning of the year. Syntax has been a big topic that we have been trying to perfect. Syntax is how the writer conveys the other 4 techniques, consciously or subconsciously. Whether that be through long, complex sentences filled with subordinate clauses and lists or short, concise sentences, syntax always has a deeper meaning. It most often is used to describe an effect, like sentence fluency or tone. These effects are used to formulate a thesis (deeper meaning).
In class, we read the "American Dream" by Edward Albee. The American Dream is a satirical play that criticizes the idea of the american dream. Unlike most other novels or plays about the american dream, the main characters, apart from the grandma, remain clueless on the unattainability of the american dream.
Overall, the class has been a lot of practice. We have been outlining possible essays and writing a lot of intros. In the textbook we read about poetic techniques as well as literary components, like character development, plot, climax and themes.
I feel that this was telling me about it, not discussing how it's going for you. :P But, I totally agree that we have been practicing a lot and that it has been helpful.
ReplyDeleteYou're the student, not the teacher. While I'm right with you with your ideas about practicing I feel you could speak more to your own experiences with the material.
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