#6 How's Style-Analysis Going?

      I really like the style-analysis essay. I like how you have to find rhetorical devices, analyze why the author uses them and use your explanation to support the author's tones. I love this easy-to-follow structure because it just makes the essay flow. You try to argue that the devices used help to convey the tones you sense from the author.  AXES makes this argument more effective. Make an Assertion, give eXamples, Explain why they're used and tie this back to the tones for Significance. Sometimes, I end up rambling and all my info is out of order, but AXES makes it neat and tidy. It's kind of, dare I say it, fun writing these essays. Don't get me wrong, I don't like writing essays. But, this kind is not bad at all, even enjoyably in a way. I like how it's usually a historical passage because what you know in history helps you to analyze why the author may be using these devices. I also like how you provided us with an awesome rhetorical mnemonic device. This way, you have somewhere to start. You can begin with diction or syntax. If you don't know how to start off your essay, look at the mnemonic device, "TADLSSNIDIPPOS", to give ideas of what to write about. Overall, I like these essays because you can easily write a well-structured, effectively argumented essay by using all the wonderful thing you've taught us so far. p.s: you're an awesome teacher Ms. Sobrero! :)
      The only thing I worry about is that I might not understand the text. They can be hard to understand sometimes and they're usually connected to an event in history. What if I'm not familiar with that event? I won't understand it well because I won't know what exactly is being talked about. For example, when we read the speech to the Virginia Convention by Patrick Henry, I was confused at first but when I noticed some key words, I realized that he was referring to the long rule of Britain. If someone wasn't aware of the colonization of America by Britain from the 17th to 18th centuries, they would be lost. They would have an idea, but not the full picture. I'll make sure to pay special attention in history class!!! I shall return, blog!!