Style and Style in Writing
MEMES
By: Chasity Kyles
January 22, 2014
Definition of Style
What Society Thinks It is
This image was chosen because she is up-to-date on today’s trends. Everything from
her outfit to the way she is posing shows that she is comfortable in her own skin. I
want viewers to understand that it is okay to want the latest trends, but you must also
be yourself. I went for something relatable that most young people could relate to.
What Experts Think It Is
This image was chosen because it shows that there may be people who
feel that style should be presented in a certain way. This may be true in
the fashion world, but I feel that you make the style, don’t let it make
you. I wanted a literal effect.
What My Friends Think It Is
This image was chosen because my friends do not view style as a way
to keep up with society’s standards. To them, style is seen through the
ability to better yourself. I want viewers to understand that style
begins in the inside. I wanted to create a positive effect.
What Rihanna Thinks It Is
This image was chosen because I love her style. She shows that style is
effortless and should come natural. I wanted this image to inspire others
to wear what they want and wear it well. This is exactly what Rihanna
does.
What Olivia Pope Thinks It Is
This image was chosen because Olivia Pope is beautiful, powerful, and
fearless and her idea of style, to me, is doing what needs to be done. I
want viewers to understand that portraying to be fearless is one thing, but
believing and knowing you are will be visible in the way you walk and talk. I
wanted a literal effect.
What I Think It Is
This image was chosen because I view style as self expression,
but also the way you see yourself when no one is around. I want
the audience to understand that styles do not own you, you
make the style. I wanted to encourage with this image.
Definition of
“Style in Writing”
What General Readers Think It Is
I chose this image because many people who read, look at the
sentences as words on paper, but it is more complex than that. I
want the audience to understand that the ability to add style to
writing is a talent and gift. I wanted a humorous effect with this
image.
What Scholars and Critics Think It Is
I chose this image because scholars and critics view style as
something determined by the writers themselves. I want the
viewers to understand that they shape the writing, and topics
presented to us are just a guide. I wanted a literal effect.
What College Students Think It Is
College students view style as a right or wrong answer, but it is
really up to us to choose what techniques to use. I wanted the
audience to see that there is no right or wrong answer. We can
meet requirements and still be ourselves. I wanted the writers
to be open minded.
What I Think It Is
This image was chosen because I feel that style in writing
represents the personality of the writer. I wanted that
represented different aspects of personality. I wanted a
relatable effect.
Style is You
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When I think of the word “style” I think of the way a person
expresses their personal interests, whether it is through fashion or
writing. It is up to the individual to determine what stylistic elements to
include or eliminate. Individuals who have a strong like for fashion may
decide to add a waist belt to an outfit or bathe themselves in jewelry.
Style represents the confidence and comfort an individual has to freely
express their personal interests. “Style in writing” represents the way a
writer reveals their personality through their words. The writer chooses
certain words and language to express themselves without losing sight
of the intended audience. For example, if the writer is writing in a
personal diary, the use of vulgar language may be acceptable, but is
unacceptable for an audience of young children. “Style in writing” is
where the writer exudes personality through the use of certain words,
language, and structure.