Blog 1: Analyzing Texts
The text begins with a description of Kashmir, which gives me context of the place the author is referring to. The author uses vivid imagery to describe to the reader the place of Kashmir. A prime example of this is the first few words in the sentence, “... the yellow mustard fields…”. This imagery engages the reader's sense, and causes the reader to feel more of a part of the story line. Imagery is continued into the second paragraph when stating, “... a smell in the cold air of charcoal…”. This again, has caused me to better connect to the story, through my senses. The author additionally uses personifications frequently. A prime example of this is in the first paragraph when it is stated, “...the drama of clouds…”. The use of personification here also highlights the use of meaning and interpretation. As the reader I know not to think of the word “drama” literally. Instead, I know dram refers to the complicated look of the cloud, which adds to the imag...