When I think of the things I write I think about emails, texts, etc. I tend to gravitate more on the formal side when it comes to drafting an email to someone of importance, whereas texting I can write casually and informally. In these forms of writing I am trying to make a point and make sure that the person reading on the other end also receives the message I am trying to convey. Using specific words in conversations also allows us to properly communicate with one another and help a message come across correctly. This can also be seen in our tone or facial expressions. If I am sad or feeling happy, certain words come across differently due to our tone and how well the other person can read our expressions. Word choice and context is definitely something that can help me in my college reading and writing career, it can improve my ability to understand an author and myself when I create pieces that send out a certain message. When reading/ writing one can’t see the expressions physically therefore, its up to the reader/writer to form an emotion or message from using context of a passage. By dissecting a passage and questioning the author you can learn more about the authors style and how to incorporate it into your own writing, that’s what reading like a writer is all about.

Something in particular that stood out to me was the ability to connect personal experience of the author to reading like a writer. The switch between wording where the author uses formal words to attract the attention of a reader is something that also grabbed my attention because when I write formally I don’t include casual words and vise versa. If I text formal words to my friends it comes across as weird and out of the ordinary because shooting a text should be something that’s quick and easy. Something I struggle with is finding the right words and when to use them. I tend to use filler words that don’t help expand my vocabulary therefore, learning when to use formal words is something I look forward to incorporating in my writing.