The author of Safe Haven uses a
lot voice when he writes. Every one of his sentences has so much meaning in
them. “Deep in her heart, she wasn't
sure she deserved to be happy, nor did she believe that she was worthy of
someone who seemed...normal.” This quote has so much meaning when you're
reading the book. She didn't know if she deserved to be happy because she had
to stab her husband to get away and she changed her whole identity so she is
falling in love with someone who doesn't even know the real her. She didn't
know if she was worthy of someone who didn't have someone coming after her,
someone who doesn't have their whole identity changed. Wrong. She does deserve
to be loved and be in a relationship. The author knows exactly how to phrase
the sentences so that you can put thought behind it and relate it to the rest
of the stories. The author uses this a lot more than other authors and I think
it really helps add character to the story. I have noticed that he has done
this the most in this book then any of his other books that I have read and I
think that’s why I enjoy this one the most.
I am
getting pretty close to the end of Safe Haven and it is very intense. Alex
found out the whole story about Katie and Kevin. He told her to leave, but then
chased after her and told her that he will always be safe with him. Alex and
Katie are really in love and Alex’s kids both really like Katie. I think the
story is going to end with them as family and them getting rid of Kevin in some
way shape or form. I cannot stand Kevin and I absolutely love Alex and Katie so
I hope they find some way to get rid of him because he deserves it. I can’t
wait to read the last little bit to see if I’m right!
1.
Some
words or phrases that really showcase my personality as a writer are “helps add character” and “I cannot stand”. These
two phrases really showcase my personality as a writer because it shows that I
am very opinionated throughout my posts. These also show that that I pay
attention to the little things and that’s what I think help adds character or
meaning to the book. Without these it wouldn’t capture me as a writer because
they wouldn’t show how outspoken and opinionated I am.
2. One example of diction that I used in my blog
post is when I say, “in some way shape or form.” This is an example of informal
diction. This is informal diction because I am using a slang phrase that you
would use in a very casual conversation. This enhances my writing because the
reader can enjoy it more as a conversation then something that they’re being forced
to read. An example of syntax that I used in my writing is where I say, “Wrong.”
This is showing my sentence length. This is a good example because it is only
one word. This helps enhance my writing because it shows my opinion abruptly in
the beginning. I like to use this method because then your reader knows your
thoughts and opinion without having to go through paragraphs and paragraphs to
find it.
