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Literature is not about structure...It's about style

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wildareal:
Literature is not about structure...It's about style?
Do you agree?
I am always told to not structure a lit essay like an english essay (English 3/4, I do two englishes) by my lit teacher.
And also in the exam to not make an intro...just go straight in.
What I think is to maybe start it off with an intro that goes in to the text, but also gives an overview on your general discussion.
What's your opinion...love to hear your input!

EvangelionZeta:
Don't give any introduction beyond perhaps a sentence or two at most - just engage with the passage as soon as possible.

And yes, in Literature, there is zero structure.  It's 100% about your writing itself; trying to find a "structure" for Argued Readings is like trying to eat a rock - painful and stupid looking.

vexx:

--- Quote from: EvangelionZeta on October 01, 2009, 12:20:53 am ---Don't give any introduction beyond perhaps a sentence or two at most - just engage with the passage as soon as possible.

And yes, in Literature, there is zero structure.  It's 100% about your writing itself; trying to find a "structure" for Argued Readings is like trying to eat a rock - painful and stupid looking.

--- End quote ---

This is awesome. So there is no need for a conclusion either? Or is a short summary required at the end?

samuch:
wow maybe this is why i dont get very good grades in lit....

Trent:
I would agree that is not about structure. With the intro, my teacher calls it a 'working introduction' where you make connections with the passages, but also giving a short general overview. Personally, I don't do introductions in Lit because I also go into English styles, I just jump right into the passages.

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