I am not absolutely sure I had had any clear idea of what the subject of Academic Writing was before I entered the University this year. ... We used to write only simple narratives or descriptions at our English lessons. ... This gave me not only the knowledge of new words and expressions, but also good practice of expressing ideas in English. ... Although this kind of writing has very strict rules and makes serious demands on a writer, most of the rules refer to the form or to the organization of ideas, leaving the author with the freedom of thoughts, ideas, and co...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

That being said, the narrative of literature has changed drastically from the 18th Century to the 19th/20th centuries. ... Therefore, there are circumstances when a writer's personal experience can influence the story told in their novel, with changing the narrative and characters to transform a personal experiences into a realistic fictional story. ... The personal experience can create a significantly more realistic vibe to a story that readers can relate to. A main theme in "The Open Boat" is the idea of that constant fear that is lingering in human nature regarding the u...

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It is a truly gripping story, told in a lean, hard, athletic narrative prose that, in a way, puts other great works of literature to shame". ... Hemingway is frequently seen as an artist who has created an entirely new style of American fiction, one that adheres to truer ideas of objectivity, masculinity and strength. ...

• Word Count: 5359
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate