Top 5 Resonated Metaphors
Top 5 Resonated Metaphors
For the first of my metaphors that resonate with me is definitely number 1 which has to do on the expression of “writing is hard” at the beginning. Because the amount can vary from person to person whether they have difficulty or not. Because for most it’s not about how they aren’t able to physically write it down but not being able to decide what to write about. We worry about not finishing it or about the readers and what they think. But we should focus on the topic at hand and just do it whether it’s hard or too difficult. For example, for me I had problems with writing because I always thought it was a pain and that the topics were boring. However, eventually I started to express it from my perspective on it while also making sure it followed the same goal. After that writing became more of an enjoyment because I want to convey it through me and not in a structured or preset way like my old teachers wanted me too.
The second metaphor that I choose from the article is number 3 which is “Doing Details Write” (Shelley pg. 6). This resonates to me due to being able to understand that details can vary from person to person. Meaning that for what one person considers something like they said or heard about an object can be completely different from another person. They say “the more the details matter to me, then the more information I need to give you” and that resonates with me because I do the exact same thing. I always made sure to give some details of what I wanted in order for them to make it easier to identify. If I didn’t do that then the chances of getting what I wanted would decrease and getting the wrong choice would have increased. Details can matter to help make it easier on everyone. Like comparing the difference between a red apple and a green apple for the one you want can all depend on the amount of details you give.
Thirdly, the next one is #4 “What’s in The Audience” which mainly consists of who are you targeting in other words who is your audience for your writing? They say that when you’re writing you’re trying to target mainly one person or sometimes a group which is your target or main audience. But what resonates with me is how she’s saying you shouldn’t only focus on your primary audience but also take into consideration other groups that may read your content in the future. So don’t limit yourself to simply one group but make it diverse instead so that everyone or the general public as a whole can obtain a grasp of the argument or the point you wish to tell them. For instance, you write a paper focusing on point instead of discussing it as a whole because you are required to only provide the minimum amount required. If the secondary audience wants you discuss the topic instead of just one aspect then you should provide sufficient information for why you focus on this particular part. Because we may talk about this or let others read it as well and wouldn’t provide much understanding for them.
The 4th out of my top 5 is #8 “. Hey Hey Hey and the Textbook Conspiracy: Annotating Your Reading” (Reid pg. 16). This was one of the more simpler and easy to understand ones for one reason. It’s due to the fact that pointed out the fact that with annotating what I read and leaving important reminders helps to focus on the key topics at hand. Most people tend to forget they can write in the books they bought to compress all the information they read into smaller, easier to understand notes based on your writing and helps to set a sort of priority on major points. They say “the only two benefits you get are convenient reading access, and the chance to write in the book” Reid pg. 16). This resonated with me the most because I usually take notes during classes and don’t make a habit or take advantage of this because most books I have are rented and didn’t think of this idea till I began reading this article. From now on this will be a most helpful fact in the years to come.
Lastly, it is #9 “Short-Time Writing: Use Your Higher Brain” which focuses mainly on how you write your essay with using your higher brain instead of your lower brain. The fight or fight metaphor is a good way to portray this style of writing because if you don’t take the time to focus on looking or taking the time to understand your essay or topic. You most likely end up with a worst result then you predicted could happen. Take the time to analyze the situation and figure out what would be able to develop a good paper.
Works Cited
Reid, E. Shelley. “Ten Ways To Think About Writing: Metaphoric Musings for College Writing Students.” Ed. Charles Lowe and Pavel Zemliansky. Vol. 2. West Lafayette, IN: Parlor P, 2011. 3-23. Writing Spaces. Web. 17 Feb. 2016.
