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Prompt 4

When Rafael Nageretti highlights writing experience as applied ‘metacognition’, she implies that the entire process of writing entails thought production for others and oneself as directed by a person’s objective mind regulation, monitoring, and control. Eventually, the writer translates his or her thoughts externally into a symbolic representation. I agree with her because writing demands a thought process, where think-aloud protocols are applied. Writers negotiate with other people socially to produce meaning. At the same time, they can engage in solitary cognition to brainstorm ideas. Of keen to note is that the entire process involves the use of brain to manipulate and store information for future use (Hacker et al., 2009).

Prompt 5

The theme and nature of books, blogs, and movies affect the writer's judgement and his/her subconscious mind. Emotional novels, for instance, wield a powerful effect on reader's mindset besides lowering psyche on rhetorical writing strategies. Therefore, it is important for any aspiring writer to refrain from reading contents that conflict with their ideas and beliefs to avoid clouding their judgment. On the other hand, reading appropriate content, especially fictional stories, can be inspirational as they spark and expand reader's imagination hence ensuring a free flow of ideas on rhetorical strategies. The tone and subject of a reading material also affect the way a writer delivers his/her information.

Prompt 6

Collin's aim in his speech is to encourage his audience to enjoy the moment's beauty and to concentrate on the existing activities rather than focusing on future activities in a fast moving world. His speech serves as a reminder of the need for reconsideration on how people spend their time engaging in unconstructive deeds. He warns of a poor quality of life that modern people live today as compared to how older generations observed time. His hope is that the audience will realize what they are missing by taking life at face value. His message is that young people should not be too greedy to live fruitfully.

Prompt 7

According to Chimamanda Adichie claims that people should no focus on a one-sided story from regions like Africa. She says that story on Africa is poorly highlighted by the media, hence depicting a skewed image of the continent to the world. What many people do not realize is that Africa and other regions of Middle East have their fair share of prosperity, democracy, and economic development. The danger of a single story is that the audience risks a critical misunderstanding. In her effective logical appeal, Adichie says that most Americans view Africa as an active war zone and a single country. While there is some truth in this, the fact is that Africa has more than 50 countries and some peaceful regions too.

Prompt 8

Attending peer review workshops has enabled me to collaborate with my colleagues in developing effective writing skills. Often we engage in commenting and reading each other’s ideas or drafts, thus the elimination of errors and rectification of message delivery techniques. Mostly, I obtained prompt, timely, and direct feedback regarding my work-in-progress. We paired up in small groups as per our writing capabilities. After a few weeks in this program, my reading and writing skills have developed remarkably. I can now generate independent ideas and rhetorical strategies for writing. Peer review attendance has enhanced my concept of readership as well (Lundstrom et al., 2011)

                                                       Bibliography

Hacker, D. J., Keener, M. C., & Kircher, J. C. (2009). 9 Writing Is Applied Metacognition. Handbook of Metacognition in Education, 154.

Lundstrom, K., & Baker, W. (2009). To Give Is Better Than To Receive: The Benefits Of Peer Review To The Reviewer's Own Writing. Journal of Second Language Writing, 18(1), 30-43.