Genna Camelia

I didn’t anticipate these two works being so similar. They play with the mind in similar ways by creating imagery that is counter to what they are saying like in “Dust Off,” or they make the reader see things the… Continue Reading →

The best way that I can interpret the purpose of the video essay is in contrast to the cinematic film, which we are more used to. According to Marilyn Freeman, ” Conventional films are made to appear seamless and to… Continue Reading →

I am fairly worried about my audio essay. I am trying to make the sound of trains emphasize my fatigue with the world and the exhaustive chase for my dreams. I must be nuts! The audio interview of Jeff Porter,… Continue Reading →

After reading the Kerns essay “Reading on the Air,” the one topic that I didn’t understand was the idea of reading something and imagining it while speaking. I understand when he says “if your news report includes a description of… Continue Reading →

David Antin’s essay, “The Theory and Practice of Postmodernism: A Manifesto,” employs the language which is described in Jonathan Kern’s essay, “Writing for Broadcast.” However, Antin’s essay goes a step further by creating a comprehensive look at what language sounds… Continue Reading →

Sara Levine claims that when encountering an essay, the main goal should be “the hope of confronting a particular person,”(159). Levine specifically focuses on the author’s use of language to create a vivid image of the person who is writing…. Continue Reading →

Didion’s essay “On Keeping a Notebook,” describes the importance of writing as often as possible, but also, describes the way in which her thoughts formed on paper as a child as well as adult. This idea can be reflected in… Continue Reading →