The main purpose of the book is to help writers by offering explanations and examples of different ideas in writing. The book does this so that any writer who is having trouble figuring out a writing idea, can get a better understanding of any concept they have issues with. ... The information there explains different ways to know what your personal style is and ways to know how to write in a pre-required style. ... It states, "Roger Lathbury selects detail carefully to add drama in his narrative of a simple business deal. ... I had written plenty of narrative before but it was much mor...

• Word Count: 1365
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Throughout high school, I began writing poems more and more and decided to start posting my ideas online. In this modern day and age, it's never been easier for people to share their thoughts and ideas through technology. ... One of the most rewarding aspects of running a blog is the positive feedback received from followers who feel they can relate to my personal thoughts and opinions. ... If there is one thing that I wish my teachers would have assigned more of, it would have been more creative and personal narratives like this one. In a personal narrative, you can write extensively ...

• Word Count: 1305
• Approx Pages: 5

I began trying to write, but I still found myself struggling to put quality ideas and words on the paper. ... I took time to put my ideas on paper and organizing them in an order where they could flow. ... Through my previous failure, I was able to learn the importance of putting my ideas and research on paper and formulating a plan. ... What were once unorganized pieces and ideas was now a complete research paper. ... I learned a valuable lesson that day that I could apply to my academic and personal life. ...

• Word Count: 1819
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Apart from this, even the over- didacticism of its first person narrative "it is as didactic as modern pop songs "comes off the page with such absorbed conviction, such persuasive truth and emotional power that one accepts it. ... The part that says that the first person narrative is as didactic or informative as modern pop songs is such an ill-advised statement. ... Throughout The Outsiders, Hinton's own ideas and opinions surface. I got the feeling that it was a very personal novel for Hinton and at the end of the book it was almost like I had gotten to know the author. ...

• Word Count: 1477
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Using social networks over the internet allows people to improve their interactive personal skills, build friendships and create bonds.... Although there are people in the world who might have similar ideas as you there are going to be people out there who are against you. ... He conveys "If you can put those emotions and the traumatic events in a narrative that makes sense to you; it makes the trauma tangible. ...

• Word Count: 1395
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School