Krista Ramsey's column talks about how one can help and understand people with poor quality of life/those who live in poverty. She talks about how one must be able to interact and socialize with people in the lower class if they truly want to make an impact or connection.
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/columnists/krista-ramsey/2014/07/03/krista-ramsey-sherman-bradley/12201889/
I believe that the strongest line in Ramsey's column would be: " 'People want an immediate return on things, but relationships don't happen that way,' he says. 'We need people to see beyond their preconceived notions – but to do that, people need to engage with an open mind and a desire to get to know people. In the end, you have to come being willing to receive.' " This line is very strong, as it connects the entire piece and summarizes it into one big idea. It's stating that the only way the haves and have-nots can truly connect is through interaction and understanding. Empathy is the key to forming solid relationships. It leaves a lasting impact on the reader, as it is the closing sentence in the column. It allows the reader to truly grasp the key concepts and ideas being discussed throughout the column. The line is advanced and more impressionable with the use of diction and syntax. Ramsey selected quotes with quite interesting word choice. The phrase "preconceived notions" is a wonderful choice. As for syntax, you can see that the sentences are descriptive and somewhat lengthy, as they carry an important message.
After reading around four of Ramsey's articles, I am able to grasp a lot about her writing style. Ramsey tends to draw in readers by writing introductions that interest readers and cause them to feel the need to read more. Her informal writing style allows for people to read at a more conversational level, and they do not have to make an effort to grasp the message she is trying to promote. Her bluntness and simplicity makes it easy for one to understand what she writes. In an article titled Super Bowl QBs score points for great style, Ramsey states, "If you're the parents of the bride who put thousands of dollars into an elegant wedding, you might well feel a pang when people arrive in jeans with sunglasses atop their heads. The sight of sports jerseys and sweat pants at a carefully planned memorial service could be hurtful. And as you look down at your fitted blazer and heels in a sea of shorts, T-shirts and nylon jackets at your daughter's college graduation, you probably wondered why you bothered. Keep bothering." In this statement, you are able to see how Ramsey is clear with what she is saying. Her sentences tend to be on the longer side, however she keeps readers interested by maintaining a casual tone and writing short and blunt sentences every now and then.
With the small amount of experience I have with Ramsey and her writing style, I have gathered a few questions. If I was to ever receive the opportunity to speak with her, I would start off by asking about how she came about her career. I would want to know about when she decided that she wanted to work for The Cincinnati Enquirer and what made her choose to do so.
Another thing I am curious about is how she decides to write about what she does. I have noticed that she generally writes about positive topics, such as the start of a charity in order to help a person or group of people. She also tends to write about something that relates to the benefits and harms new trends can have on people. However, I still wonder what drives her to write columns about things like this.
A final question I would ask Ramsey would be: How long did it take for you to truly develop a solid and unique writing style? Do you gain experience every day or are you continuously applying previous knowledge on writing? I would like to know if she gained her writing voice over a long period of time or if it was there from the moment she began to write.
In conclusion, I enjoyed reading Ramsey's column and I think her informal writing style will enable readers to learn more, and enjoy it as well.
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/columnists/krista-ramsey/2014/07/03/krista-ramsey-sherman-bradley/12201889/
I believe that the strongest line in Ramsey's column would be: " 'People want an immediate return on things, but relationships don't happen that way,' he says. 'We need people to see beyond their preconceived notions – but to do that, people need to engage with an open mind and a desire to get to know people. In the end, you have to come being willing to receive.' " This line is very strong, as it connects the entire piece and summarizes it into one big idea. It's stating that the only way the haves and have-nots can truly connect is through interaction and understanding. Empathy is the key to forming solid relationships. It leaves a lasting impact on the reader, as it is the closing sentence in the column. It allows the reader to truly grasp the key concepts and ideas being discussed throughout the column. The line is advanced and more impressionable with the use of diction and syntax. Ramsey selected quotes with quite interesting word choice. The phrase "preconceived notions" is a wonderful choice. As for syntax, you can see that the sentences are descriptive and somewhat lengthy, as they carry an important message.
After reading around four of Ramsey's articles, I am able to grasp a lot about her writing style. Ramsey tends to draw in readers by writing introductions that interest readers and cause them to feel the need to read more. Her informal writing style allows for people to read at a more conversational level, and they do not have to make an effort to grasp the message she is trying to promote. Her bluntness and simplicity makes it easy for one to understand what she writes. In an article titled Super Bowl QBs score points for great style, Ramsey states, "If you're the parents of the bride who put thousands of dollars into an elegant wedding, you might well feel a pang when people arrive in jeans with sunglasses atop their heads. The sight of sports jerseys and sweat pants at a carefully planned memorial service could be hurtful. And as you look down at your fitted blazer and heels in a sea of shorts, T-shirts and nylon jackets at your daughter's college graduation, you probably wondered why you bothered. Keep bothering." In this statement, you are able to see how Ramsey is clear with what she is saying. Her sentences tend to be on the longer side, however she keeps readers interested by maintaining a casual tone and writing short and blunt sentences every now and then.
With the small amount of experience I have with Ramsey and her writing style, I have gathered a few questions. If I was to ever receive the opportunity to speak with her, I would start off by asking about how she came about her career. I would want to know about when she decided that she wanted to work for The Cincinnati Enquirer and what made her choose to do so.
Another thing I am curious about is how she decides to write about what she does. I have noticed that she generally writes about positive topics, such as the start of a charity in order to help a person or group of people. She also tends to write about something that relates to the benefits and harms new trends can have on people. However, I still wonder what drives her to write columns about things like this.
A final question I would ask Ramsey would be: How long did it take for you to truly develop a solid and unique writing style? Do you gain experience every day or are you continuously applying previous knowledge on writing? I would like to know if she gained her writing voice over a long period of time or if it was there from the moment she began to write.
In conclusion, I enjoyed reading Ramsey's column and I think her informal writing style will enable readers to learn more, and enjoy it as well.
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