Writing about Writing

It spoke much to me about being comfortable with writing and to not be intimidated, even though starting out can be scary at times. Writing relates to everyone and practically all college students at least have a basis to start writing. Everyone deserves to have a voice in some matter.With practice and dedication writing can become easier and easier as time goes on.

Scribner Literacy in 3 Metaphors

The Scribner Literacy in 3 Metaphors was definitely a tough read in my opinion. I could definitely tell it was well researched and carefully thought up for how it was typed. I do feel like the 3 metaphors were explained very well. It spoke much of how literacy has grown over many years. It also spoke much of how it can almost show a form of social status. I could see much where it was coming from when it talked about poor, lower classes tend to be more illiterate due to their lack of education. Although, I also agreed that you don't need to be extremely literate to be successful. Sometimes it may just take dedication and a good work ethic. When it came to the power part of literacy I thought to Hitler in a way. I don't know if it relates but he managed to turn a nation and stir up the world with the power of his words striking fear into others. I definitely don't believe it was a good use of literacy though. The literacy of grace touched much on religion in my opinion. It spoke of how religious forms of writing can give many people a sense of comfort and memorization can give even more comfort to contain it within themselves.    -Austin