Copy Editor is Bringing a Story to Print

Secondly, Another character that shows…. Remember the Point/Topic Sentence is one sentence, states the trait, and the character’s name and how the character shows the trait. Now go into the Example. Tell the story as if the Reader hasn’t read it. The retell of the story should be at least 4-5 sentences in length. Quote is next. “Don’t forget to cite,” (Watkins 2). Explain quote. How does this quote prove the character trait? Link it back to the Point/Topic Sentence. How does the all this information show the character trait of

the spelling of certain words can seem illogical and may have no other similar spelling in

•uses attributive tags that not only work to convey the mood of the writer, but establish him or her as an authority in the field of study;

This example is effective in emphasizing the importance of this chapter. The chapter is called “The Answer” because in this chapter, Smith and Hickock finally reveal their crime. In another example, "The furniture of the den, a cement-floored room that ran the length of the house, consisted almost entirely of examples of his carpentry (shelves, tables, stools, a ping-pong table) and Nancy's needlework (chintz slip covers that rejuvenated a decrepit couch, curtain, pillows bearing legends: Happy? and You Don't Have To Be Crazy To Live Here But It Helps)" (38) Capote uses parenthetical phrases in order to develop his character’s behaviors or lifestyles. This sentence structure brings outside information that is not necessarily needed, but it adds somewhat of a comical tone. The development of The Clutters is vital because the entire novel revolves around their murder. The reader can sympathize for this family because they did not deserve their tragic deaths. The final example, "And myself... In Juneau, my father as making bootleg hooch" (273) is written in Perry's letter of confessions. He went off to describe himself as who truly was. Within the letter, his use of contradictions over contradictions shows his doubt and hesitation. Perry did not feel comfortable revealing that not only he did engage in illegal activities, but his father did as well. The details also shows pain due to the fact that Perry lost most of his family at a young age.

This will go over the character, the time, and the setting in the book, helping to show and understand the theme because the author can convey plot points and themed information better through the components of the book themselves, rather than outright stating it in the book.

According to Iser, any literary text which is a product of the Writer’s intentional acts part-ly controls the response of a reader; however, this includes an abundance of gaps. In order to comprehend more clearly, the reader must take action in active participation in attempting to cre-atively fill these gaps with the given information of the test put before him; Thereby allowing the Reader and the text to undergo a transactional process.

Tick the correct sentences and correct the wrong sentences. Then check your answer with a peer.

1. when is the story told in relation to the kidnapping? How do you know?

It is important not to rely on spell checker, for sometimes it disagrees with the spelling of a word and will consider that word to in- correct. For example, each time I type Mariann the spell checker underlines my name as an error. Then the

The author is constantly bringing up things like accused, possibility and allegedly. When news reporters are writing a report they usually use defines instead of speculations. This seems to suggest the author does not wish to take

references to the story each main object that has an impact in the story has a

1. When is the story being told in relation to the kidnapping? How do you know?

include errors in content or grammar. Please refer to the instructions to make sure you include the correct content and edit carefully.

out basic information on what the author will talk about. It introduces the characters, time, in this