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a topic-driven, well-developed paragraph, SUMMARIZE Chapter Five: “And Yet.” Clearly identify the authors’
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arguments. Be specific. Use examples from the text in your
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Chapter 5 of “They Say/I Say” explains why it is important to distinguish between what you say and what other people say. Writers often use “voice markers” to differentiate between the voices. Using the first person, when writing an essay, is another good way to separate the author’s voice from other voices in the text. In order to write a good essay, the writer needs to separate his or her own voice from other voices to avoid confusion for the reader.
ReplyDeleteChapter five of “They Say I Say” is about being able to separate the “they say” from the “I say” without causing confusion. This is done with “voice markers”; they make it easier to clearly identify who is saying what. You can also use voice identifying devices to make it easier to differentiate between what the writer is stating and what the author is referencing. It prevents confusion and makes it easier on the reader because they no longer have to stop and think.
ReplyDeleteIn the fifth chapter of “They say / I say,” Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein explains how to distinguish the “I say” and the “They say,” which are also discussed in depth in previous chapters. One thing that is stressed is the idea that you cannot use “I.” It is explained that in some cases it can be a very good thing to show your personal opinion. There is another way to detect who is speaking, however, which is to embed voice markers into your writing. The reason it is so important to be able to determine who says what is so that you can have a better understanding of what is going on in the work as a whole.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter five of “They Say/ I Say”, Graff and Birkenstein stress the importance of distinguishing what “They Say” and what “I Say”. They often use “voice markers” to help the reader understand who is speaking. Graff and Birkenstein use several devices to help make a clear argument, without shading what they are saying as well as what you are saying. They key to writing a good essay is to separate each others thoughts to give the reader a clear understanding without any confusion.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter five of “They Say / I Say” Graff and Birkenstein stress the importance of differentiating what others are saying from one’s own views. The authors suggest using “voice markers” to help the reader distinguish the different perspectives and not become confused. Not using voice markers may not only confuse the reader but the author also. Graff and Birkenstein suggest embedding the views of others and the author’s opinions so the sentence will not be interrupted. Voice markers and embedding sentences will create better writing and diminish confusion for the reader.
ReplyDeleteThe significance of separation between our opinions as the writer, and people's opinion provided in our writings is the main focus of chapter five in "They Say / I Say". “Voice markers”, as they are often called, are used to distinguish between various perspectives in texts. These "voice markers" are used regularly to prevent the reader from misinterpreting the writer's position in the text. The debate over whether to use first person "I" or not is also fueled in chapter five. According to Graff and Birkenstein, using the first person noun "I" can help the reader clearly distinguish between the writer's and people's opinion.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter five of “They Say/I Say,” it talks mostly about how writers can transition from “They Say” to “I Say” easily without any confusion. One of the points the chapter makes is to never use “I”. Graff and Birkenstein suggest embedding references into your writing instead of starting your sentence off with “I”. Throughout the chapter they are trying to get writers to use voice markers to establish who said what. This helps the readers distinguish between who said what in your writing.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 5 of “They Say/ I Say”, Graff and Birkenstein are speaking on the topic of transitioning from “I Say” to “They Say” and vice- versa. They speak about how many times writers are not clear when they are transitioning from one person to another, and then it leaves the reader confused on what is going on and who is saying what. They refer to Gregory Mantsios and his use of “voice markers” to decipher what is being said by who. They state that using “I” to state your opinion is ok if you support it well. “If you consistently avoid the first person in your writing, you will probably have trouble making the key move addressed in this chapter: differentiating your views from those of others, or even offering your own views in the first place.” Here they are speaking on the topic of what will happen if you never use first person when you are writing.
ReplyDeleteGraff and Birkenstein suggest in chapter five of “They Say / I Say” that it is “extremely important” to show the readers where what “they say” stops and your “I say” begins. The clearest way to express your own opinion is through ”voice makers”, such as “I” or we” and even embedding references of the person you’re talking about. It cannot be stressed enough that the most important part of writing is keeping what “they say” clearly separated from your own opinions so that readers won’t become confused.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter five of “They say I say,” the authors begin to explain how their readers must be able to separate the “they say” from the “I say.” One issue the authors present is how to let your readers know it’s your opinion without speaking in first person. They suggest embedding “voice markers” into writing to help with the “I say”. Being able to distinguish between the “they say” and “I say”.in a piece of work plays an incredible role in being able to comprehend the work as a whole.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter five of “They say I say,” the authors begin to explain how their readers must be able to separate the “they say” from the “I say.” One issue the authors present is how to let your readers know it’s your opinion without speaking in first person. They suggest embedding “voice markers” into writing to help with the “I say”. Being able to distinguish between the “they say” and “I say”.in a piece of work plays an incredible role in being able to comprehend the work as a whole.
ReplyDeleteChapter Five of Birkenstein and Graff’s “They Say, I Say” is all about using various perspectives on a subject to help strengthen your writing. Using others views that you agree with can help give your more credibility. Using contradicting opinions can help you make your writing unbiased and help the reader for an opinion. After stating various perspectives you can use “and yet” to begin to tell your perspective.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 5 of “They Say I Say”, by Birkenstein and Graff, the authors discuss the vital importance of being able to use dialogue correctly when writing. One way to make that possible is by making sure your reader can determine the “They Say” and the “I Say” correctly and precisely. In order to achieve this the writer must use “voice markers” and other techniques to keep the writer on track and avoid any unnecessary confusion. The reader may also refer to templates to clear up who the author may be saying or referencing. Employing these techniques will form a crisp paper without your author having to stop and think.
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ReplyDeleteIn Chapter 5 of "They Say, I Say", Graff and Birkenstein stress the importance of being able to signal to the reader when you are showing someone else's views and when you are displaying your own. The authors illustrate a number of ways to do this. The most important "rhetorical move" is to use "voice markers", which Graff and Birkenstein define as "voice-identifying devices" (71). These voice markers enable the reader to clearly identify which voice is being represented. When a writer fails to distinguish the different voices, the reader may become confused and disengaged. The different views become jumbled and the main point of the writing is lost. The authors also address the common misconception about the use of "I". Many people believe that using "I" in academic writing is a no-no, but Graff and Birkenstein think otherwise. In their words, "... Texts using 'I' can be just as well supported... as those that don't." (72) Making sure that your argument is backed up and well supported is more important than avoiding the use of certain pronouns.
ReplyDeleteWithin chapter 5 of "They Say, I Say", The authors Graff and Birkenstein express the importance of distinguishing the difference between the "they say" and "I say" in your writing. The goal when writing is to be as clear and precise as possible, you want your reader to focus on what your saying, not the technicalities of your paper. To do this, Graff and Birkenstein introduces the usage of "voice markers".
ReplyDeleteIn chapter five of “They Say/ I Say”, by Graff and Birkenstein both writers show the importance of one persons opinion in relation to other peoples opinion. Both authors recommend the use of “voice markers” to help see the difference in speaker thus making a change in perspective. The downside to not using “voice markers” is due to the change in perspective, confusion can happen thus disrupting the reader and writer. Both authors clearly show the help of uninterrupted reading and speech to help better comprehend multiple opinions. With the use of “voice markers” and uninterrupted speech or writing this will help better someone’s understanding of another opinion.
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