Stephen King Reflection-- Vocabulary

• What does King say about vocabulary and word choice?
• Stephen King believes that word choice is extremely important when writing. The words you use are your way to get across what you would like to say. King's take on vocabulary is very different. He believes that using synonyms or large, fancy words in order to enhance your story is pointless and decreases the value of the story overall.
• Do you struggle with word choice in your writing? In what ways?
• Many times when I am writing I cannot think of the proper word to use in a sentence. This does not stem from the desire to impress or use large words, but rather that my readers will understand and not misinterpret what I am trying to say. Stephen King believes that when people can't think of the proper word to use, one must use the first word that comes to mind. He believes that words are meant to show someone an argument or point, or to tell a story, and they are not that important.
• Which advice does he give that you liked or that made you laugh?
• The advice about not beating around the bush and saying what you mean made me laugh, but I don't necessarily agree. Sometimes it is best to trust readers and allow them to make assumptions or discover things on their own. This keeps the reader's interest.

Vocabulary Words 10-24-11: If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

If I were a crayon, I would be happy with whatever color I turned out to be. I could be blue, red, orange, or even an eclectic mix of all of the colors. I apologize if this answer is garrulous, however, I am quite zealous about the topic of not judging based on looks. Choosing a color is the same as judging the other colors, or judging people by their race, thinness, or corpulence. Many authors have a corpus of written work on the topic of favoritism or discrimination, therefore I will not pick a particular color in the instance of me becoming a crayon.

On Writing "Toolbox" Reflections

Steven King often uses unique stories in order to make his points. It could be said that this is one of his most used tools. King's metaphor relating toolboxes and writing was inspirational, but is also slightly flawed. Although it is true that an author having all of his/her skills on hand can make things easier, it also has the potential to stifle creativity. Writing is not all about using the proper "tools", it is also about creating something new, which cannot happen if an author is repeatedly using the same toolbox for their pieces. Aside from this, Steven King's idea is very helpful for budding authors and those who wish to enhance their writing skills. The tools that King speaks of can be many different things. They can be literary devices, coined phrases, quotes, and a myriad of other things unique to each writer.

Vocabulary Words 10-11-11: If I was the President of the United states...

If I was the President of the United States, I would never rail at the public with regard to the current economic state. That is not to say, however, that I would be saccharine and pretend that everything is great in the U.S. I would never vacillate between ideas, I would make up my mind after careful deliberation and ensure the health and happiness of America.

Thesis Statements: Miss Brill and Yellow Wallpaper

Miss Brill:

• Thesis- The tale of Miss Brill shows how being an outcast can cause projection and personification of non-living objects.

• Avenues-
• Play
• Fox
• Band

Yellow Wallpaper:

• Thesis-  Yellow Wallpaper shows how gender roles can cause psychological issues within someone who feels as though they are limited.

• Avenues-
• Following orders
• Not trying or even imagining escaping
• Girls can not do anything belief (weak)

Vocabulary Words 10-4-11: If I could be doing anything right now it would be...

If I could be doing anything right now it would be finding a cure for cancer. I would hope that I could find a medicine that would render the disease benign. However, in order to do this I would need to be the beneficiary of a rich person dedicated to curing cancer. This disease continues to be a quagmire for many families and it would be a wonderful thing to find a cure.