Summary
In the article "Turning and Training Texts: Metaphors for Revision" Barbra Tomlinson explains the different types of metaphors authors use to describe their revision process. She then hopes that the reader may find what metaphor is specific to their own process.
QD
1. She explains that when interviewing someone they are free to make up a story and may not always be as truthful as she may want.
2. If a person focuses on the metaphors they may lose what the main purpose of their writing.
3. If any I may use cutting because my drafts are usually to wordy for my taste so I go back through and cut up my sentences so there are no jagged edges.
4. I don't think you can because people use different processes and may notice details at different times.
5. They have little or no effect because I don't think I've ever revised a paper the same way twice.
Response
I found this article to be a little confusing and I didn't really agree with some of the stuff I did understand.
To me revising is unique and can't be planned because every piece of writing is different and needs to be "molded" differently.
I agree with you for question #1. In an interview, the person being interviewed could lie about the information they are giving, so they are not reliable.
ReplyDeleteI really like your response to this article, I had most of the same ideas. I especially agree with question #2. Overall good job!
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