In this chapter, it focuses on the different styles of writing that exist in the english language and essay's. Style has to do with how the statement is interpreted, and usually focuses on one type of audience. It also has to do with making an effective claim in an argument. The different types include: high, middle, and low talk. High talk is very formal or is not "lax" in any of the text. Middle is usually still accepted in many forms of writing but is somewhat understated. Lastly, low could be described as slang, or common talk when, for example, you are on the telephone with your friend and are chatting or gossiping about your day. This includes terms such as "That is lame," and "Oh my gosh," as well as other terms. The writer must carefully choose the style of writing he/she wants to use because one could make their writing a completely different way from the other. It determines the writer's audience, and how their writing is read. Metaphors, similes and other figures of speech are also used to help support an argument or concept.
What comes to mind when thinking about low talk in writing are the Judy B. Jones children's books. The books are from the perspective of a very young little girl who goes on adventures and tells the stories to the readers. Things are misspelled on purpose and the grammar isn't formal. The author wanted to make the girl as real as possible, so she was low key when writing her books. She used a low style. The metaphors and similes are very popular with people because it makes things more interesting. They also make you think a lot about what point are claim is trying to be put across to the reader. These can also be used as a sense of style simply because it makes the writing have more substance than it would before hand. Metaphors and similes are used a lot in poetry and poetry is known to be beautiful writing, the same goes with any other text using metaphors and similes, it makes the writing more fun to read or listen to.
