My definition of writing is being able to express everything you want to say, verbally or mentally. Whenever I sit down and write something, I always want to transfer whatever emotion I'm feeling to the reader. Whether it's sadness, happiness, anger, love, or despair, the goal of the writer should be to push that emotion to the reader and be able to "show the story" instead of telling it. I'm always free with what I write and I treat each piece of writing as if I was having a general conversation with a close friend, having the confidence to be myself and express whatever I want.
When a new writer is starting out, no need to be afraid! Writing is a healthhy way to let out anger or distress. Writing is also a fantastic way to show someone you care! I know I express my feelings towards someone with words. But, of course, my actions back this up. Saying something is one thing, but being able to back it up makes it all worthwhile. One should be free with writing and willing to think outside the box. How boring would one be if he was always the same? Being spontaneous with writing is good, but make sure to be real. Because, if one lies, he's lying to himself.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Blog 11
The four letter word projects are writing in a different way. While the word is written, there are hidden messages to be discovered in the images. There is a general argument, but one can view that argument differently than another. Perhaps the four letter word projects are a sense of "unofficial writing," hiding a written message in the different pictures. They say that a picture says a thousand words, but it is our job to find the messages in the pictures.
While there isn't a written form of writing on the visuals, there is a message in each picture. The argument itself can be viewed as a form of writing. Even though one can't actually read the story word for word, the story is depicted through visual. Therefore, this is "unofficial writing." But, is this writing real?
While there isn't a written form of writing on the visuals, there is a message in each picture. The argument itself can be viewed as a form of writing. Even though one can't actually read the story word for word, the story is depicted through visual. Therefore, this is "unofficial writing." But, is this writing real?
Blog 10
In the poem, "Hubris at Zunzal," Rodney Jones is arging the pain he gets from losing something he loves. When he dumped the alcohol and coconut milk into the sounding sea, he regretted what he did. He realized how much he loved that drink. It proves the fact that one really doesn't know what he had until it was gone.
In life, everyone takes people for granted. One little mistake can cause a friendship or relationship to be ruined forever. It is important to be mindful, always thinking before doing or saying something that has hurt another. That person who was always there for you may not be there the next morning. But the truth of the matter is, we all know exactly what we have. We just don't want to face the cold hard truth that it can be lost in the blink of an eye because of one mistake.
In life, everyone takes people for granted. One little mistake can cause a friendship or relationship to be ruined forever. It is important to be mindful, always thinking before doing or saying something that has hurt another. That person who was always there for you may not be there the next morning. But the truth of the matter is, we all know exactly what we have. We just don't want to face the cold hard truth that it can be lost in the blink of an eye because of one mistake.
Blog 9
Whenever I put on text, it is not for any special reason. Personally, I'd rather be wearing a solid shirt or a shirt with a pattern. But, when it comes to wearing an article of clothing that has text on it, that will not be my first choice. Contradicting this, one of my favorite swearshirts says, "Tri-M Music Honor Society." But, it doesn't have a deeper meaning. If someone is wearing a shirt that says, "The Best," for example, he can look conceited, when he may not be trying to at all. Honestly, I don't expect people to read my shirts. Not only is it unnecessary, but i doesn't describe me as a person.
When I use Twitter or Facebook, I anticipate my readership to be either interested friends or nosy teens. Today's generation LOVES to know what's going on in others' lives, without having to necessarily ask. So, when a status is updated, one can pretty much guarantee it's being read by anyone out there in thesocial networking world. Because, of course, there is no such thing as privacy on the Internet.
The meaning of the texts we wear and the texts we tweet are completely different. If someone tweets, another will truly hear his voice because that person already knows the other and how he'd tweet. However, when one puts on a shirt that has a written message, it is very difficult to hear a voice. It could not be worn for a specific reason. It could be a random shirt that he pulled out of the drawer. Messages on text don't necessarily mean the same thing posted by a writer. Actions always speak louder than words!
When I use Twitter or Facebook, I anticipate my readership to be either interested friends or nosy teens. Today's generation LOVES to know what's going on in others' lives, without having to necessarily ask. So, when a status is updated, one can pretty much guarantee it's being read by anyone out there in thesocial networking world. Because, of course, there is no such thing as privacy on the Internet.
The meaning of the texts we wear and the texts we tweet are completely different. If someone tweets, another will truly hear his voice because that person already knows the other and how he'd tweet. However, when one puts on a shirt that has a written message, it is very difficult to hear a voice. It could not be worn for a specific reason. It could be a random shirt that he pulled out of the drawer. Messages on text don't necessarily mean the same thing posted by a writer. Actions always speak louder than words!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Blog Number 5: A Response to Zadie Smith
To conclude her essay, Zadie Smith discloses: “In this lecture I have been seeking to tentatively suggest that the voice that speaks with such freedom, thus unburdened by dogma and personal bias, thus flooded with empathy, might make a good president” (192). However, she rejects this claim by advocating for the many-voiced role of the poet. The difference between the rhetoric of a president and the rhetoric of a poet is that a president can be a complete hypocrite. For example, he knows about the problems the country is facing and says they will be fixed in a specific amount of time, but nothing ever gets fixed. The voice of a poet, however, goes one way, but can be interpreted by an outsider in many different ways. What can be a very melancholy poem may be viewed in a sense of happiness by another reader. As stated in many previous blog posts, it all depends on the perception.
Zadie Smith does not really suggest that there should be a difference. Everything is going to have a little bit of bias hidden in its shadows. It is up to the outside viewer to take that bias into consideration or offense, depending on the perception. As for the president, he needs to be real or else the country will fall to pieces. A piece of poetry, however, has bias hidden between the lines, but in order for an interpretation to be "right," it is all about perception.
Zadie Smith does not really suggest that there should be a difference. Everything is going to have a little bit of bias hidden in its shadows. It is up to the outside viewer to take that bias into consideration or offense, depending on the perception. As for the president, he needs to be real or else the country will fall to pieces. A piece of poetry, however, has bias hidden between the lines, but in order for an interpretation to be "right," it is all about perception.
Blog Number 8:A Piece of Writing by Jen Weng
Flexibility of voice leads to a flexibility in all things. When one does not have a rigid voice, one is more open-minded. One is able to experience different things, rather than stick to familiarity. Familiarity is not always the best option. It is more beneficial to learn something new. When one learns something new, one can share his or hr knowledge with the rest of the world.
Blog Number 7: A Response to Crayons
I found that the writer seemed to be limited by the use of crayon writing. While she did shape a compelling argument, I felt that she could have went on and pushed her view about thinking outside the box and trying something new even further. This writing is definitely good. I completely agree with the approach she was trying to make. When one "lets go," the writing is more enjoyable than when it's all rigid and serious.
I really appealed when the writer stated that familiarity isn't always the best approach. If one writes in a different voice than he's used to, the audience will almost always appeal to the taste of a new recipe. Also, the color scheme of magenta and purple is soothing to the naked eye. Visuals definitely count, but it is vital to hear the voice.
I really appealed when the writer stated that familiarity isn't always the best approach. If one writes in a different voice than he's used to, the audience will almost always appeal to the taste of a new recipe. Also, the color scheme of magenta and purple is soothing to the naked eye. Visuals definitely count, but it is vital to hear the voice.
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