Chapter One
I like that this book starts with sound. I read a lot of children's stories at work and I enjoy the sound of the stories more than the actual narration of it. Reading my written work out loud helps keep it from being choppy. I've noticed that as I write at home I tend to speak out loud. Because in the end, most stories and poetry are meant to be read aloud. The stories in this chapter are great examples of sound of writing. My favorite is the Mark Twain. I have always enjoyed how he writes in dialect. It makes the reading much more interesting. She also makes a good point when she talks about the importance of names. In short stories and novels, names are very important. They give you the context of the story and location even if it is not mentioned. They also help the story to flow and make sense. The exercise is also helpful. I like that this book allows the reader to practice techniques as we read.
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