The important parts of reading and writing are structure, language, and reference. Within in these pieces there are also elements that shape them. Structures main element is an argument of a paper or something of the sort. Arguments are thesis driven so writers must build a strong one to write their paper on. To build a strong thesis writers must make observations that pose good questions. After that research takes place. What the thesis essentially does is say what the author wants to prove to you is correct after their questions and research. A thesis should be debatable, conversation, and have significance. The structure of many papers is built around the idea of a 5 paragraph essay which can be adjusted per the point and style of the paper.

Next is how the paper is worded. Language is another element of writing. Language’s subcategories are descriptive, rhetorical, and active writing. As well as hedging. Descriptive writing entails the authors individuality showing through the words and voice. Rhetorical writing includes using devices such as similies and metaphors to show an authors language. By using active voice an author is stating the subject of the sentence very upfront, whereas passive voice is the opposite of active. Hedging in writing is when authors will draw a sentence out so it doesn’t sound or look like a straight fact. It can be interpreted based on judgement of the reader as opposed to looking like an obvious fact.

Referencing in writing shows how one author can interact with another just by using their works. Proving things are facts will sometimes be needed, in doing so a citation must come with it. In the humanities, the most commonly used citations are MLA, CMS, and APA. This way authors can also prove where they stand with a point by possibly picking a source that aligns more so with their beliefs than that of which they are writing.

In the sample story at the end of the article the first thing that I notice is the thesis. The author framed the thesis well and obviously made some observations and did the research to organize that. Reference is used frequently to cite the authors whose works were used in particularly the second paragraph. “ideal of joyful love and marriage.”, is a great use of language with the descriptor joyful referring to the love and the marriage. “The authors setting for this science is crucial in the development of not only the plot but also her critique of marriage.”, is an example of hedging because it shows how this sentence could be examined but t is not the author trying to make it an end-all-be-all.