The idea expressed by Raymond Carver was extremely interesting. I believe common place can be a wonderful way to communicate with the audience using simple words while ensuring the meaning is not lost. The punctuation of a writing is also particularly important for the writer to properly convey their message but also for the reader, allowing for a better understanding of the text.
In Joyce Carol Oates’s ‘Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?’ the sentence ‘So they went out to his car, and on the way, Connie couldn’t help but let her eyes wander over the windshields and faces all around her’ embodies commonplace language. It describes a simple action in a natural way, allowing the reader to absorb the text without distraction.” While all writers have their own way of writing, story’s written in common place language I find more enjoyable.
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Hey Khrystal, I really liked your response, and I agree with what you said about how commonplace language makes a story easier to understand and connect with. Simple words don’t mean the writing is weak—sometimes they actually make the message feel stronger and more real. I also liked how you pointed out the importance of punctuation. It really does help us follow the writer’s meaning better. I also enjoy stories written in simple, natural language because they feel more personal, like the writer is speaking directly to me. It helps me get into the story without getting confused or distracted.