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               When we read something, what is the first thing we usually think about? We can’t really visualize or fully understand something if it doesn’t include any literary devices. Reading the work of someone else is very different than reading our own. Each person has their own way of thinking; expressing themselves that leads them to write their own way, with their own choice of words.

                The authors diction is this reading is pretty straight forward.  In other words, we can’t tell right away by reading the beginning that it’s colloquial. The way the words are used makes me imagine myself having a conversation with my friend. For example, when he says, “I whipped out my IPhone and started snapping pics of my breakfast.” It’s funny to think about how I can imagine myself saying that. Now, his use of syntax is imagery. It’s an agreement due to us, or myself, being able to relate to what the writer is talking about. It just creates a big scenery inside my head.

                Just by choosing a connection between words can be wonderful. As I read along, word per word, sentence by sentence, I felt every emotion. The tone of the author helped me visualize and enjoy the reading. The authors tone can be described as humorous. He’s not really talking in a formal way from what I read. A rhetorical strategy is attitude because the author is describing his emotions towards his situation. For example, “I wish I could share the meal with her.” It shows how the person is feeling by the choice and order of the words.

                All literary devices matter when writing. Due to colloquial diction, imagery syntax/agreement, humorous tone and attitude in rhetorical strategies, I was able to visualize every word. The choice of words and structure have a meaning. We can make connections in many ways that will help us understand the reading better. The choice of tone just made me really excited and helped me enjoy the reading a lot.

                In conclusion, I can say that I can relate with the author in many ways. His way of writing helped build up to his main point with amazing details. Using the correct words and structure helped me visualize the point he was trying to get to. We can share our memories and everyday lives with the whole world with just one click!