Very Reverend Edward Quinlan, Sister Mary Anne, Clergy,

How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines by Thomas C. Foster is a book that explains there is more to literature than just a few words on a paper or a few pages in a book. Thomas Foster’s book portrays a relatable message to a wide based audience. This book is relatable for two reasons, the way it is written and the examples it uses. The book is written in a conversational manner, as if the reader was in a group discussion about books and writing. As for the examples, they are informative, descriptive, relative, and entertaining.

To Rev. Dr. Arthur R. White, pastor/teacher and Deaconess Thelma White, Thank you very much for this gracious opportunity to stand in this pulpit to proclaim the word of God. It is indeed an honor. Deacon Monroe Harrell and Deaconess Shadina James, and all of the wonderful Saints of CCBC, thanks for your presence you didn?t have to be special our pastor is away. But as always you all make my heart happy. To my family daughters Trustee Bailey, Tessie Harris, granddaughter Kia, Taylor and Zora the joy of my heart, thanks for being here with me. I love you all from earth to the sky.

Beautiful imagery laced amidst a wondrous storyline, accompanied by memorable and lovable characters are all elements pertaining to enjoyable works of fiction. Tales that keep one up late into the night forever reading just “one more page” forever propelling the intrinsic imagination for a novel enthusiast. Yet, at times there are deeper meanings hidden between the lines. Symbols, analogies, and latent parallels all connecting to real life events and situations being portrayed by the author. Using literary theory can bring a more profound understanding of the reading material at hand, as well as unique insight as to what the author was feeling or intending to portray at the time of writing.

When a novel is revealing, witty and whimsical it unlocks the hidden truths about literature as discussed in the book How To Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas Foster. This book is written in second person so the reader can experience Foster’s personality that is directed towards them. A reader is given a fresh and clear perception on literature to understand what is being read. Foster clarifies the way writers uses symbols and themes. He believes by analyzing the deeper meaning in literature will help foster a better reader.

this book was to show the reader how to look at literature through a wide eye. To see

literature has meaning and a sturdy purpose. Three words with important meaning in society appear in

From start to finish, English this year had been unlike any other I had. From start to finish, each and every book had a deeper meaning than I, before, could possibly resolve from the text. The exposure I had to this deeper level of thinking forever changed the way I see literature. Less about “what” than “why”, Literature distinguishes a meaningful story from another. While what makes a book “good” is different for everyone, what makes a story meaningful is what it teaches. Each book I read this year had a story and logic behind it. Every story was real enough to have actually happened because the plot points are supported with real speculation backed up by the nature of humanity. I, personally, have never gone as deep into literature as I have this year, giving me a new appreciation for the genius behind the speculation these books present.

Next, I will reflect on the effect of using the approaches we discussed above. This will be addressed in three main points: what does the literary lens that I used most often allow me to notice in literature, what are the drawbacks to using this lens so frequently, and how much my engagement with literature would’ve changed if I had used more of the intertextual lens that I used the least.

One of the reading and studying literature is to come to realization that there are words of wisdom found in the works that still hold true for today's reader. Although times change, basic human nature does not. Because of this, a reader can find words in literary works that reasonable with him in their relevance to his life. An example of this appears in First knight when king Arthur states " Only a fool wants what he cannot have."

Now on behalf of all of us graduating seniors, I'd like to thank all of the parents for all of the

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the 2012 graduating class of County High School, I would like to welcome you to our commencement ceremony. As valedictorian of this class I would like to speak to you, and my fellow graduates about responsibility, but first I would like to tell you a little story

Hello, we would like to welcome and thank all of you for being here with us tonight to celebrate our high school graduation . It truly is an honor to be surrounded by so many significant people who have impacted our lives immensely throughout our highschool years. We would like to thank the wonderful people here tonight that we have the privilege to call our parents. Whether you are a mother a father, grandma or grandpa, or an aunt or an uncle; we are here, graduating today because of all of you.

Literary language is seen as a highly valued in which words and phrases are carefully chosen for their artistic effect in the same time the listeners and readers are responded to these aesthetic. In literature that certain forms of language are highly creative .creativity is not restricted to literary text but how we can interact with

I have always been passionate about English Language and Literature and am equally fascinated by the scientific linguistic study and the variety of literary genres involved and how the two collate. As a voracious reader myself, I enjoy exploring the ways the features of language are used in Literature to challenge, inspire and educate. From my GCSE years I have known that I wish to pursue a joint course of this nature to degree level. I am keen to analyse my favourite literature with further knowledge of the linguistic techniques used and gain additional insight into what makes the best texts so timeless and effective.

English literature has progressed and taken many different forms over the years and constantly evolves numerous elements that makes it such an elaborate art. It all begins with an emotion, perception, or experience the author may have endured or witnessed. It is the understanding of these words and elements, which causes not only the students that are required to read said literature; but those who appreciate the true authenticity of a well written novel or short-story, to truly appreciate the purpose and importance of it all.