Libraries have been around for centuries, serving as places of wonder for children and as quiet sanctuaries for adults. The age of technology, however, has been quite detrimental for these places; shelves of books have been replaced by screens, and librarians have been replaced by search engines. There are some who wholeheartedly wish to preserve libraries, and the author of this article is one. Zadie Smith argues for the conservation of libraries and, throughout the writing, utilizes many literary devices to support and strengthen her claims. One very prominent device that is copiously used in the reading is word choice. Smith uses higher-level vocabulary and phrasing in nearly every paragraph, but the introduction is where word choice plays …show more content…
Her main goal throughout the passage was to connect emotionally with both her supporters and opponents. In the fourth paragraph, Smith attempts to communicate with her money-craving adversaries by stating several times in different ways that most people want more from life than money and machinery. She writes, “We’re humans, not robots… the only thing left… on the street that doesn’t want either your soul or your wallet.” Libraries are one of the few types of nonprofit public organizations, and those in favor of keeping them wish to inform the opposers of how much they cherish the fact that they can read and check out books for free; they desire knowledge and physical connection more than money and easy access, and that is the major thing Smith communicates through those statements. Making those who only see one side- their side- of the controversy to see the other’s view points is her main goal accomplished through the use of that appeal. Additionally, the last two lines of the passage were an extremely powerful use of this appeal; Smith uses a number of questions to really portray the feelings she and her supporters have. She articulates the utter sadness she and many others feel over the demise of their beloved buildings and the defeat that feels imminent but is not acquiesced. Smith wished to communicate these feelings to not only her supporters, but those she is arguing against; they are hurt and …show more content…
The author uses vivid descriptions and scenarios to draw the audience in and keep their attention by allowing them to envision themselves in the situations she described. On example of this is where Smith states, “Some are primarily for children or primarily for students, or the general public, primarily full of books or microfilms… with a café in the basement or a market out front.” This statement demonstrates the diversity of libraries and how each one is unique and suited for a variety of people. This reinforces her earlier point that libraries are not being closed because they are unpopular, as they are made to suit the needs and interest of everyone; they are being rendered defunct simply because they are not profitable. This plays more to her side of the argument than it does the other, by asking them to picture what they love about their library and to express it for others to consider; if Smith can get her followers to do this, then she can strengthen the basis of her argument. Furthermore, a more emotionally-tugging example of imagery comes in the fourth paragraph; Smith addresses her understanding of the opposing argument by stating the following: “We get that money is tight… and that [libraries] are not hospital beds and classroom size.” Most people, no matter their origins or financial backgrounds, can picture a hospital room or a classroom that isn’t quite up to par, and
Books today are everywhere. We find them in many households, libraries and schools all around the globe. We find many different types of books; from stories to educational textbooks, we regard them today as sources of knowledge and amusement. But it wasn’t the case before 1455. That year, one of the greatest inventions in human history was revealed to the world; Gutenberg’s printing press. This press allowed printing in massive quantity, spreading books all around Europe and the rest of the world at a fast rate. The printing press had many positive consequences on society. At first, it standardized grammar and spelling, and then introduced the mass production of books. It finally inspired future printing technologies around the world.
For a while they, felt that Smith was a no one and should just do what the government told him to do. Which is to be quiet forget everything that has ever happened, Smith did not want to forget he wanted to remember history. “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. His heart sank as he thought of the enormous power arrayed against him, the ease with which any Party intellectual would overthrow him in debate, the subtle arguments which he would not be able to understand, much less answer. And yet he was in the right! They were wrong and he was right. The obvious, the silly, and the true had got to be defended. Truisms are true, hold on to that! The solid world exists, its laws do not change. Stones are hard, water is wet, objects unsupported fall towards the earth's centre. With the feeling that he was speaking to O'Brien, and also that he was setting forth an important
In “The North West Blues”, Smith responds to the news that some libraries will be shutting down and writes to protect libraries. In his piece, she uses rhetorical devices, emotional appeal, and emphasizes that the library is an important resource.
My article of choice is “On pins and needles defending artistic expression” this article was posted on boston.com on April 8, 2010, written by Carol Rose. Carol Rose is a really busy woman, graduating from Stanford University and Harvard Law school, Carol is the executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts, starting in January 2003, an attorney specializing in First Amendment and media law, intellectual property, civil rights, and international human rights law , and a journalist. “Carol has spent her career advocating for human rights and civil liberties both in the United States and abroad, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Japan, Sri Lanka, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Northern Ireland, and Vietnam”. (https://aclum.org/about/staff-advocates/carol-rose/).
Imagery within a book adds an extra layer of detail for the reader so that they may receive insight into what is happening in the book. This quote is very important to the journey part of the book due to its insight into the event that helped Enrique to make it through the long journey on the train. The imagery of dozens of people rushing out to help travelers like Enrique by throwing bundles to the travelers as they pass through the city is very powerful. This imagery is representative of the kindness that some people have for the travelers. Without the kindness of others, and their willingness to help, Enrique and many other travelers may not have been able to make it all the way to the United States. These generous people provide the travelers with a greater chance of success by giving the travelers food and other necessities that keeps them alive.
Smith one of the main characters in the novel, is going through such experiences of strict
It is very easy to agree with Moebius statement that ‘good’ picture books contain some form of invisible and intangible concepts that keeps the reader returning. In Voices in the Park it is very easy to see Moebius idea due to the ability of technology to create detailed and complex books. In contrast, Potter has produced a book that more subtle in showing this relying not on technology like Voices in the Park but working within severe limitations. Blending page turns, text, colour to create understandable concepts. Goodman comments that some would argue that these elements in pictures interfere with and detract from the text, and thus undermine the confidence of the reader. An extrapolation of this idea is that preconceived ideas and pictures of another spoil the reader’s entrance to literacy.
Utilizing effective diction is key as Welty to put together the mosaic of memories that illustrates the intense presence of reading in her life. Her use of diction pulls the reader into the scenes, it makes them real. When she describe the library the wording allows to hear “the steady seething of the electric fan”, the harsh tone of the librarian’s “normal commanding
The article “The North West London Blues” argues that public libraries still remain an important part of the society and should be preserved. There is no doubt that she is, in fact, a part of the minority who has the same opinion due to the reason that most people tend to prefer electronics over physical copy of books, especially the younger ones. Therefore, it is important for the author to use persuasive methods to gain more support. The author, Zadie Smith, uses evidence, reasonings, and stylistic elements in order to gain support.
The setting is in the newly opened library funded by Mr. Lemoncello. This is important, because if it was any other library, they wouldn’t have to escape from it, and if it was old, they also wo didn’t have to escape from
A library or information unit must have a dedicated plan on having an organized Collection Development Policy, represents the guideposts of all types of library institutions. Collection development is the process of planning, selecting, acquiring and evaluating the library collections’ convenience to print and electronic collection developments. Thus, it is essential to have a written collection development policy, a statement of general collection building principles with desalinating the purpose and content of a collection in terms of relevance and internal audiences (Clayton and Gorman 2007). Broadly, the international and local libraries have sketched written collection development policies which they are aware of its uses. Recently, the written policies consistently renewed with the rise of digital collections. However, the value of the written collection development plan shakes with the complexity of managing electronic resources, funding and time considerations, criticism on how it written and also its inflexibility. This essay will examine the arguments for having the advantages of the written collection development policy (CDP) and the issues evolve which against the latter.
The library, like many symbols signifies silence, thought and work. You would not walk into a library expecting to be served drinks, and to see people dancing on bookshelves. The library evokes an image of peacefulness, in which people are diligently working; yet a closer examination reveals the not so serene value of a library visit.
...to the reader by using a first person narrator. This makes the reader feel like they are sitting across from the person telling the story; it makes the narrator more relatable. And by asking questions throughout the story directly at the reader; ”You see those lights across the bay?...You see that fence?” (p.2, l.2), “A miracle, no?” (p.5, l.117) , “Don’t you understand?” (p.4, l. 80) Smith also manages to get the reader to really think about the story’s message – the refugee issue.
In kindergarten, days that we had library time scheduled were the most spectacular days. Back then, I was more of an illustrations fan than of actual reading. I had a special cart of books that I was summoned to on almost every trip to that magical room of pictures. I flipped through the pages, looking at the illustrations while occasionally reading the story. As Maya Angelou stated in her speech, “a library is a rainbow in the clouds” (Popova). A library is a special and quiet room in which children can either escape in the magnificent illustrations of a picture book or an adult can disappear into the passionate words of their favorite author. The possibilities that live inside of a library are endless which