His father was an alcoholic who was absent during much of Rick's childhood, but his grandparents, aunts, and uncles were influential in his life and a large portion of his writing tells about their generosity, love, and emotional support. ... Bragg's storytelling, especially as it relates to his books, suggests that he indeed chooses subjects he must write about - his experiences and his people. Most of Bragg's magazine articles are light and humorous; however, his books, though sometimes interjected with homespun humor, are anything but light. ... One of his most poignant bo...

• Word Count: 4108
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Abstract Ernest Hemingway's prose has left a lasting impression on the way American literature is written and taught. His name is legendary. Hemingway's style was influenced by his years as a newspaper reporter, both before and after World War I. Based on his experiences, this paper examines the roots and influences of Hemingway's unique writing style. I will draw information from the large body of Hemingway literary criticism, his fiction, and the authors own comments on the craft of writing. ...

• Word Count: 5359
• Approx Pages: 21
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Course Description 1101 ENGL 1101 English Composition I (3-0-3) 3 semester credit hours. A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exploration, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of res...

• Word Count: 6229
• Approx Pages: 25
• Grade Level: High School

Children learn to read body language cues when they are little from their parents, they learn how to express their emotions, that is why it's best to show children what different emotions mean because failing to do that the child may not know how to express emotions, which would cause them to bottle up their feelings which can stunt the emotional and mental growth of the child. ...

• Word Count: 3303
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate