Literature(EC)

  English, English, English....From reading poems to writing a letter to the Crayola Company, I have learned so much since the first day of Honors English.  The most important skill that I have learned thus far, would probably have to be learning how to analyze a small piece of literature.  With this skill, I can look through a piece and identify irony, imagery, satire...etc. 
     There was more than one assignment that helped me apply these "English skills" to a piece of literature.  One that I think helped the most was the Satire, Tone, and Point of view assignment.  We went around in groups to each table and analyzed for specific elements of satire, tone, and point of view.  By going through with a group, it gave me a different outlook on what others thought verses my own opinion. 
     A lot of people may ask, "Well, why is that important?"  In a way, it helps you uncover the author’s perspective and what their actual take on the piece was, rather than your own. By picking small details out of the big picture, you will be able to grasp some of the little details that others may not perceive. Every detail that you can distinguish will make literature that much more interesting!