Navigating Genres

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This article was unlike the rest we have read. It felt as if a friend of mine was simply giving me an explanation. Throughout the article one of the more interesting things i noticed is how something can be part of a genre but due to its location be completely different. The example that really surprised me was the one involving the ransom letter. They all had the same goal but had different outcomes. That is why two pieces of texts can look very different and be part of the same genre. This has made me more aware of different genres we see everyday, such as the one you see now.

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  1. UnknownSeptember 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM

    I also thought it was interesting how even if a two pieces of writing in a certain genre have the same features, the look of the piece may be completely different.

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    1. Gaby BoudaniSeptember 6, 2017 at 7:43 PM

      I agree, the ransom letter was interesting because they all were trying to reach the same thing, but ended up with different results.

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    2. Gaby BoudaniSeptember 6, 2017 at 7:48 PM

      I am still in awe that two pieces of work can be under the same genre, but are completely different. Also, usually particular genres are called upon for certain situations.

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  2. Gaby BoudaniSeptember 6, 2017 at 7:41 PM

    I found this piece very informal and friendly. i was not actually sure what genres meant and that genres could be made out of each other and other composite ideas. In school, generally, we aren't taught the broad ranges of genres that are considered. We usually focus on genres in writing, movies, or books. Genres have a large range that i was completely unaware of. i was surprised that small talk is a genre, but it actually makes sense. it is expressed by Miller that all genres matter in order to create our daily lives. A person has to think about the situation they are in and their purpose of writing. i find it intriguing how the author describes two genres within the same placement, but can look very different. But at the end of the day, the author needs a motive and a purpose in their writing. Genres matter because the author is trying to appeal to the audience.

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