class notes

Why write about literature? *Written assignments have two purposes: 1.) To give you additional/practice in wroting clearly &persuasively. 2.) To deepen your understanding to literary works by leading you to think about a few works more searchingly than you might do. *These purposes are private (your thoughts); You have to make it public to make it successful. *For whom do you write? •The audience for whom you write will govern both the content & expression of your paper. •You need to know your readers background (race,ethnicity,etc.) •write for people to enjoy it or people who will benefit your knowledge.