Making for
stronger writing
I really enjoyed Roberts’s piece. It made me think a lot
about my writing and I can defiantly relate to it on many fronts. I really
enjoyed the section Slip Out of
Abstraction. I myself try to do this a lot. Helping the reader to visual
your argument is very beneficial. It helps to really hit home your point. As Roberts says “generality, the abstract
statement to concrete example, the facts and figures”. If you write without
supporting your argument it is going to fall on deaf ears. As I am strong in
some areas I am weak in others. The next part of this piece I was able to
relate to Call A Fool A Fool. In
this response to Robert’s piece I have found myself erasing “I feel like” at
least 3 times. This is just as bad as “in-my-opinion”.
These statements really make the paper or article weaker. It states that there
are conflicting views. Beware or the Pat
Expression. I have inserted on in my response. I wrote “fall on deaf ears” without even
thinking about it. A sentence or two went by and I noticed it. I fall victim to
this all the time. I could have said the argument will not be as strong,
therefore the reader will not identify with it. But stating it fall on deaf
ears was easier. Obviously is not always better. Lastly I was able to relate too Colorful words. I try to use as many
colorful words in my creative writing. It somewhat relates to slipping out of
the abstract for me. If I am able to really see in my mind what the author is
saying I am able to relate to this or her position much better. For that reason
I try to give my reader that ability. Overall I thought it was a great piece and
if I actively practice what I read it will make me a much stronger writer.
This entire selection was an enjoyment and a learning experience. My cat could probably give a better argument, that's how awful I am at these types of papers. I noticed that I use pat expression almost religiously when I write any paper. As with colorful words, I am always trying to find a more vibrant word or phrase to use instead of something plain and commonly written. Lastly, I do agree with you that if this piece is actively practiced, one can become a stronger writer and that is what I am hoping to do with this selection.
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