Jerry Groomss Reading Different Worlds

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Reading Different Worlds by Jerry Grooms was a rewarding experience, and definitely helped me write my own essay. The author’s first line had me hooked, and made it very clear what the tone of the essay was. His thesis statement was well-defined, and easy to understand. Mr. Grooms is very artistic about explaining each detail between the two pieces of art he is comparing, creating a clear picture in the reader’s head of what the portrait looks like without needing the photo; though having the photo there is definitely helpful. The photo can be slightly distracting though, trying to read around it. I also wish there would have been more information about the portraits, the style that was used, and more about the time they were created. The

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