Writing Styles In Harold And Maude

Writing varies from a text message to a novel. Writers often have a difficult task in creating a piece of work that truly identifies the meaning of good writing. Every good writer usually starts with the basics such as genre, audience, rhetorical situation, and reflection of the piece. Throughout this semester, we have gone through all of these key terms in great detail with each new assignment that has come our way. In doing this, not only as students but also as writers, we have come to create our own theory of writing. Every writer has a different theory of writing though most are very similar. Now, at this point in the semester after doing countless journals, in-class exercises, and final assignments, I think I have figured out my own

Other than Baldwin’s honesty, his ability to create emotion is also a part of his style. Zinsser advised, “Writers are obviously at their most natural when they write in the first person … Therefore I urge people to write in the first person: to use ‘I’ and ‘me’ and ‘us’...” (20). Zinsser believes that the use of first person allows the readers to relate and connect to the writing more. The words ”I”, “me”, and “us” signal that the book is written by an actual human and adds to the unique style of the writing. Baldwin is able to actively create a connection to the readers due to the story like manner of the book, yet, he is also able to get his point across by showing the differences in the experiences of a black man. Take for example, when

The writing style of the book was effective it got the purpose of the Author's writing across in an easy way so it wasn’t confusing or difficult to understand.The strength of the book was how it read much like a thriller and kept you wanting to read more it was entertaining however it was also insightful. Where the book was week however was in the beginning of the book when it was describing the Civil War and it flipped from Lee’s side back to Grant’s side it was hard to remember what side he was talking about. However after that the book was written incredibly well and was easy to understand. The author's qualifications that Bill has to write about the subject was that he majored in history in college, he also graduated with a bachelors art degree in history. Bill also taught English and History in a High School. I agree that the death of Lincoln was a tragedy for the United States. Overall the book was very interesting the author presented the history of Lincoln’s death in a way that was relatable and entertaining to the readers. I would recommend this book to others because it’s a good way to learn about the different opinions within the citizens of the United States. The book contributed to my understanding that at this point in history that the country was split in many ways, some

High school English removed all excitement and joy from reading and writing for me. Forced to read novels that did not interest me, such as The Grapes of Wrath and Wuthering Heights, and writing literary analysis after literary analysis, I soon built up English to be my least favorite subject. I concede that one or two of the books I was forced to read piqued my interest and found small ways to influence my own essays. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver drew me in by presenting chapters from the point of view of each of the five main characters. This unconventional narration method provided a deeper view into what each of the characters were feeling and made me feel more connected to the plot line. Toying with point of view is something I have considered attempting in essays to be able to take a multifaceted approach toward a topic. Never have I successfully written an essay in this format, but it is something I hope to accomplish sometime during this course. The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee was a painfully long “autobiography” of cancer: 400+ pages detailing the gruesome history of the disease and the havoc it wreaks throughout the world. I hated it. I was enraged my teacher assigned such a taxing book for the summer and even more angry that she tested us on it the first day of class. Everyone failed. However, as time passed from when I

6. How does the writer use language? What is the writer’s tone? What does the writer’s word choice show about his or her assumptions about readers? Does the writer use specialized terms or slang? Are there memorable figures of speech? Does the writer stereotype?

The “Catcher and the Rye” has been called one of the greatest works of American literature. J.D. Salinger certainly wrote a masterpiece that has brought much controversy and criticism. If the reader does not see and understand the intense symbolism and explicit writing, the reader will misunderstand Salinger’s work. Holden is lonely and afraid. After a lot of trouble and terrible experiences he is alone and realizes the world really does not care about him. The “Catcher and the Rye” is a powerful and moving book whose theme is still strong in American Culture today. Capturing and understanding the teen voice remains to be a struggle in the American Family of today.

Mercer Mayer’s writing style for all of these books is along the same line as far as vocabulary and transitional phrases. The

Style and tone are two imperative pieces of fine writing and literature. When they are used properly, style and tone come together to create a unique experience for the reader. Truman Capote and Katherine Boo both develop their own style to absorb the reader into their writing in different ways. Boo’s style consists of her describing large and detailed events in smaller ways her readers can relate to. She expertly crafts her words so that the reader can put themselves in the mind of the character she’s writing for.

A typical high school student like Cedric Jennings in the novel ‘A hope in the Unseen’ would never prefer to write on the style and voice of a novel over a mathematical derivation of two pages. Style is very difficult to determine in a novel, but what is more difficult is to find the thin and blurred line between style and voice. Theoretically, while style is the way by which an author chooses words, makes decisions on sentence structures; whether long or short, and also paragraph structure, voice is the external tincture of attitude and demeanour every reader would be able to link to a particular author while reading any of the author’s works.

In On Writing, a memoir by Stephen King, he expresses dozens of opinions on his craft and shares his beliefs with an audience of readers and aspiring writers alike. Similarly, although she never explicitly discusses them, Jeannette Walls (author of The Glass Castle) displays the same writing habits as Stephen King. To be more specific, Walls and King both leave out unnecessary words, use dialogue as a characterization tool, and believe in writing honestly.

“I think that if you write what you love to read that will be what your audience wants to read, too.” The above quote by eminent writer Sarah Mlynowski speaks volume of the significance of adapting writing style as per the target audience. The audience is again of various types, and one cannot adapt his or her writing style as per the audience unless there he or she has some basic information about the same. This includes their age, sex, the level of education, the level of information they already possess like the general audience, experts, and novice. A lot depends also, on whether the writing is for a magazine, a newspaper, or a drama. Manser & Curtis have rightly pointed out that “It makes obvious sense to write in a way that

Have you ever read a book that has changed your life? A book that leaves you feeling motivated and enlightened. “Harold and Maude” by Colin Higgins does just that. This book is not simply a quirky love story between two unlikely individuals, but about the power of optimism and a unique way of living life, a true inspiration. However, besides the storyline, the writing style of the author has a huge impact in setting the book apart. When considering why the book “Harold and Maude” is the best book of the term the fundamentals of the writing style have to be taken into account from the points of view to the ending which, all play a crucial role in making the reading experience memorable.

I read both factual, and relevant information that was supported and developed throughout the novel. I enjoyed the fact that the author used actual quotes, and dialogue from letters between Elizabeth and her husband Henry which created a sense of reality. Ginzberg included a letter that stated, ‘“I do love you Lizzie!” he was from Boston. “‘Will you forgive all my coldness & unkindness”’ (48). The author was extremely knowledgeable and had many sources for the information presented. There was an abundance of research included, I found that the book had many different sources where the information came from, in the works cited of the book the author provided a bibliography for all of the sources that were incorporated into the book and many were included. The author used a variety of different sources to provide the necessary information. I read a lot of in dept detail that explained Elizabeth Cady Stanton 's life accurately. The authors presentation was expressed effectively, the text was engaging, focused, and to the point. All of the information included was organized clearly, and in an order that was simple to follow. The events of the book were in chronological order which was extremely helpful and was a lot easier to follow along, the events flowed properly and made sense. Since the events happened in a specific time and order it made reading worth while. The information was concise, but included every detail that needed to be stated about Elizabeth. The author’s style

A very important question we must ask when faced with a new read is how did their life experience affect their purpose and style? It is very important to understand where and when the writer came from to understand why they are writing what they’re writing and how they’re writing. The writing style from a white male living in the deep south in the 1940’s is going to be different than a black woman living in the north in the same time period. Three main things that are a gigantuous impact on the writer's purpose and style are, things that are happening in their life, things that have already happened in their life, and where and when they come from.

Stylistics are used in writing to set various pieces of literature apart, while also determining the effectiveness said literature has on the reader. The novels Such is My Beloved and By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept both involve the concepts of sex and religion, but are each enjoyed by different groups of readers, Factors that highlight these differences include the point of view which story is told from, the word choice by the author, and the style the novel is written with. Such is My Beloved is enjoyed by more readers due to its following of a traditional form of writing, use of simplistic direct language, and a higher use of personal words and sentences than found in By Grand