Summary/ Main Idea
In the beginning of the chapter the writer says that how students think you need to use big words and long sentences and thats not necessary. He writes that writing should be relaxed and flows wells. It talks about mix academic and colloquial styles including: informal writing, formal, and a blend of formal and academic usage. Blending of styles and languages can be effected in many types of writing. An important point this chapter makes is to remember your audience and purpose when blending styles.
Quotes & Reaction/Responses
- "That to impress your instructors you need to use big words, long sentences, and complex sentence structures?"(Birkenstein 121).
When I was reading this I could so relate because I feel intimidated to use sophisticated language when Im supposed to write formally.
-"Many successful writers blend writers blend academic, professional language with popular expressions and sayings" (Birkenstein 122).
When reading this I was thinking that it was a skill to do this successfully.
-"It is by blending these languages that what counts as "standard" English changes over time and the range of possibilities open to academic writers continue to grow" (Birkenstein 128).
I was intrigued when I read this because it mentions "standard English" .
Questions for discussion
-When is it appropriate to mix styles?
- What does it mean when it mentions Colloquial styles?
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