Close Reading
The Paradox of the New Elite
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/opinion/sunday/social-inequality-and-the-new-elite.html?_r=1&ref=opinion
In this article, the author effectively uses proper diction, details, and imagery in order to properly convey his point that the U.S. is in fact unequal and needs to be fixed.
In this article, the author uses the perfect diction in order to get his point across. He uses words such as "elitist, and historical accident to get his point across more effectively. Although he could've very easily used much simpler words, by choosing this certain word choice, he is able to make his point much more effectively and make a stronger point. Especially with the word elitist, which many find to be a strong word that can cause certain controversy which he does with how he uses it in this article.
Lots of details are used as well to make his point even stronger. He uses many adjective beyond what is needed in order to be more descriptive so that his point is better made. He uses words such as "affluent, educated, and diverse" to be more descriptive and get his point across more fully.
Lastly, this author also uses extensive metaphors to better illustrate his point through imagery. He starts by using a metaphor and many descriptive words to show America as a puzzle that you can really picture in your head through the details. Then he continues with much more imagery that effectively helps get his point across.
Nice work George! I feel like you are really understanding DIDLS and applying it to analysis of writing. The only thing I would suggest is to add to the introduction and to add a conclusion. Other than that, great work!
ReplyDeleteGood job on this close read, your analysis of diction was very good, especially your explantion of how it causes controversy. The details section is good too, but could be expanded a little more as could the imagery section, try and give another example. Good job overall with the close reading, the introduction could have been a little more comprehensive to make it better. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have a really great grasp on the whole concept of DIDLS: the way they create effect and meaning. I think if you applied that to some of your open prompts they could be even stronger than they already are. As always, you could put more evidence into your paragraphs, they are a little short. But who even knows what the structure of these is supposed to be? Overall, great work!
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