Since the start of AP Lit, my view of literature has changed. No, not the dramatic "I see the deeper meaning of everything now!", but I feel like I'm now closer to a student of literature than a pure "enjoyer" of literature. My perspective of literature hasn't changed; the feelings I get and the things I notice simply have been put into formal words.
Interesting words that I mull over when reading a new novel - diction.
Tidbits of interesting material the author threw in - details.
A vivid description of something, that makes me imagine I'm there - imagery.
A witty comparison, or a particular emphasis on a thing or person leading me to think it is supposed to be taken at greater than face value - language.
Funny arrangement of words - syntax.
I definitely agree! That first paragraph definitely sums up a lot of my feelings about the course. It's good to be able to know why we feel the way we do when we read.
ReplyDeleteI can not agree more with your opening sentence. This class has allowed me to look beyond the words and surface of literature. I am not able to recognize all the techniques and their effects on literature. It truly makes reading more fun. I am very excited to continue this course and acquire more knowledge about reading literature.
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