How a character behaves, both alone and in response to actions from other characters, is a critical aspect of characterization.
Sometimes even without dialogue, a persons actions can prove the type of person they are without even saying anything. This is a critical part of character development.
The words that come out of a character's mouth, in dia-logue, are a very powerful means of characterization.
Regarding this statement, I think the dialogue gives a character a sense of who they are. Their manner can be rude or nice. Every part of their inner and outer dialogue forms the character of what type of person they are.
This is one of the most basic wavs of introducing and defining character: through description of his or hn ph\·sical ch,iractl'ristics vici straight narrative.
This always helps me visualize the story. Getting to know the character, including what they look like, helps pull me into a good book.
When we read ,1 book of fiction, 01w of the things we're most focused on (whether we realizl' it or not) is character.
I never thought about it this way but it makes sense because something I do without realizing is judge the character of the book and if I do not like them, I do not continue the book. If the character is fun and outgoing then I am into a book a lot more.
he Hot Seat: Someone other than the author sits in the workshop'’s “hot seat.”
In high school, in my english classes we would do the hot seat. I feel like this really puts you in the shoes of what the author is trying to say and you can defend their work while also learning new things.
Instead, it should be a way for the author to open doors that they now know exist but do not know where they
Encourages a journey to the unknown and new adventures. It requires going beyond the surface and actually digging for it.
The author reads everything and formulates questions about topics to expand on,
This allows for more discussion and a better understanding of the topic itself.
This is not summary or criticism but transparency about the ways the workshop h
Instead of personal opinions, it's asking for clarity about the factual pieces of a reading.
Once upon a time there was a man—what’s wrong with that?
Once upon a time gives a normal, familiar way of storytelling. "Whats wrong with that" lets a person consider why this familiar line is often dismissed.
But that end: mustn’t reach it too fast! First there are all those trees to get through—l
This reintroduces the idea of a wandering narrative by stressing delay and process, which shows the story values taking it's time and build up rather than an ending that feels forced or rushed.
only the man who names all the eucalypts on his grounds may marry her.
In my opinion, if you have heard the term, "if he wanted to, he would", this is basically saying that if he wanted to get her flowers, he would. If he wanted to get her chocolates, he would. If he wants to marry her truly, he would name all the eucalypts because that means he truly cares.
might hold back by strewing conflicts, boulders, along the way, as an adventure story might.
It is interesting how some stories slow progress by adding obstacles, which emphasizes the meaning and actual enjoyment of the journey rather than rushing an ending.
Matter fills space according to a host of natural laws that again and again yield the same patterns.
This is suggesting the patterns are not accidental, more a predictable result. The repetition of again and again shows consistency which suggests that the same shapes and structures reappear.
Symmetry orders the lobes of leaves and insect wings, so why not my family?
By comparing her family to natural symmetry, the author shows how she made sense of her unusual/uncommon childhood by making it seem orderly rather than chaotic.
Patterns could fascinate me because an uncanny one struc- tured my life.
I liked how they used the word uncanny to describe a pattern. It is implying something strange but intense. When it says it structured their life, i think the author is trying to say it was not ideas they just noticed but forces shaping their family and upbringing.
Corbu had just announced that a house was “a machine to live in,”
This shows the mechanical view of architecture, where the house is treated as something like a functional tool rather than something personal or emotional. This shows a clear contrast with Gray's approach.
Always read the selection at least twice, no matter how long it is
Ive always struggled more with reading something twice especially when its a long reading that I am not particularly interested in.
1. Prepare yourself to read the selection. 2. Read the selection. 3. Reread the selection. 4. Annotate the text with marginal notes. 5. Analyze the text with questions
This will be very helpful for me when reading a new selection. Having steps and actually incorporating them into reading will be very beneficial for me in this course.
Active reading requires, first of all, that you commit time and effort.
This one is spot on. If im not committed with my time and actual effort, I do not put as much work into it. This will be important for me to overcome through this course.
After all, we all know how to read. But do we know how to read actively?
Sometimes it can be so hard for me to read actively because im distracted or just not picking up what i just read. Especially when im reading something in regards to school. I can read my own personal books fine but I am very interested to learn how to read more actively.
All assignments for this course must be written and submitted directly in Google Docs. You will submit one document with a new tab for each assignment.
Google docs is so much easier for me to use. I just started using it more this year and I think its helpful for not only me but the professors. It is easier for me to use it through canvas as well!
All course readings will be available on Canvas. There is no required textbook
This is so helpful. Having the readings/textbook online works so much easier for me personally because I can do my work and have the readings pulled up right next to it on my laptop!
If you do not have a laptop and you would like to use one during class, you can check one out for free from Huskertech. Seven-day and semester-long rentals are available
I did not know that this was an option! I think that is a really helpful option just in case if something were to happen. Im glad this is in the syllabus because i would never have known this prior to reading this.
Late work may be accepted with a requestfor extension which was submitted up to 48hours before the due date.To request an extension, send me an email at fjohn3@unl.huskers.edu.Include EXTENSION REQUEST in your subject.If you ask before the due date I will almost certainly say yes, so just ask! If the due date has passed, the answer will be no.
I really like that there is a flexible extension option. I think this is fair and gives students the option to take accountability when an assignment is late or will be late.