Objective of the Study The objective of this study is to aware and educate the readers on the possible effects of text messaging to individual’s literacy, especially to teenagers. This study also aims to educate readers on how to control and minimize teenagers’ text messaging addiction. Through reading this study, readers will have knowledge on how text messaging affects the literacy of a teenager. III. Significance of the Study This study is significant to every individual, most probably to teenagers because almost all of the population nowadays deals with text messaging.
The author, Laurie Anderson did an amazing job on capturing the true aura and essences of high school life for the untypical teenager. Laurie Anderson actually based Melinda on herself and the environment she grew up in. Laurie Anderson wrote this novel to help teens like me understand its fine to be different and that we need to speak up for ourselves when we need to. Laurie Anderson wrote Speak in a way that Melinda and the other character grow as they progress throughout the book. The plot of Speak is quite unique compared to others books I’ve read; it includes minor plot twists that create a huge affect on the characters especially Melinda.
As a result of the romance aspect, fans of all different ages are drawn to the books, young or old, male or female. One major reason the Twilight series is more popular than the Harry Potter series is the author’s ability to include other American loves such as comic book superhero aspects into the book. Superheroes have been popular for years; people have grown up reading comic books and watching movies and
The engrossing storylines and plots which include twists upon twists capture the spirit of imagination of both children and adults, and in the age of excessive video games and endless television, a series of books which carries an influence of this impressive magnitude should to most automatically invoke a regard for the novels which is positive and appreciative in nature. Both pre-teens and teenagers aggressively embrace Rowling’s series and have found a literary passion which often is noted as lacking in our society today. The series has invoked a desire in children to visit their local libraries and request reading materials which are similar in subject to Rowling’s Harry Potter series. (Kennedy-Ross) However, despite the positive impact that Rowling’s series has had in enticing young readers to the world of literature, there still exists a great controversy concerning the series. Members of some religious organizations with children have expressed discontent with the fact that the novels portray the characters
The impact of this novel was huge in its day, proving that the next generation can be better, less racist people, which was motivating to some and still is to this day. This is a quote from an anonymous high school teacher praising the book “Trying to find your identity and realizing that your society doesn't always tell you the right thing is a particularly profound message for teens. Sometimes you have to go against what everyone else says to do the right thing. All that kind of resonates no matter where you come from.” As you can see, even young adults can benefit in this day and age from this novel, as it reveals how horrid racism is and how far humanity has come. To Kill a Mockingbird is a wonderful book and contributes to society in a big way, supporting independence all while dealing with the unfairness of life, it is a true piece of literature with much merit.
Keisy Zarate Sampada Chavan English 1301 July 27, 2014 Teenagers and Tattoos In the article "On Teenagers and Tattoos" written by Andres Martin it justifies the various reasoning’s behind teenagers tattooing themselves. The main attention that attracts teen to get tattoos is to become individuals or to become a part of a group. Adolescents who get tattoos want to differ from the custom, or conform to the norm of a group or society. Teens also like the knowledge of a tattoo because of the permanence it has. Many people who get tattoos do it for a personal reason, so that they can be forever reminded of the reason that they got the tattoo.
“Pavarna” by Deborah Ellis is worthy of study by high school students because it presents strong ideas of hope, friendship and change. The book is written in a third person narrator but from Pavarna’s perspective, Pavarna is a young girl and it is easy to relate to. Pavarna and her family go through a great deal, but the novel is full of hope which gets them through. Pavarna meets her old school friend Shauzia who is pretending to be a boy, this means Pavarna feels like she is not alone. Her mother and Miss Weera start a magazine so people can find out what is happening in Afghanistan.
After undertaking this course, I have high regard for literary discourse that promotes positive thinking in society. I acquired a deeper understanding of Gothic literature and how it influenced various playwrights and thinkers around the world. The course has helped me improve my writing skills by imparting new knowledge. Through studying gothic literature, I got an in-depth knowledge about a literary style that continues to gain popularity in contemporary society. Before joining this class, I had inadequate knowledge on dynamics of literature.
'Most novels are written to reflect real events in real worlds'. Discuss the features that make a novel you have studied seem realistic (or unrealistic), and explain why realism is appropriate (or inappropriate) to the novel's main themes Many novels reflect true events in the world in some way and are written to feel realistic to the reader. This is to make the ideas in the novel easier to take on board and more relevant to the reader's actual lives. One such novel is The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. This novel uses the emotions of the narrator, the actions and events in the story and the way that they connect with and clearly stem from society at the time that the novel was written, to make the novel easy to relate to for a reader and allows them to take on board the lessons and themes of The Handmaid's Tale in a more personal and meaningful way.
-Okonkwo (Chapter 4)” Furthermore, in the Ibo society, a man is respected if he is fearless and courageous. Okonkwo would be the quintessential representation of such an individual. He is seen as a man incapable of affection or compassion because he rules his household with fear and a heavy hand. One can infer these qualities of Okonkwo by the following quote in the novel “Things Fall Apart. “Okonkwo was also feeling tired, and sleepy, for although nobody else knew it, he had not