Week 12 Prompt Non-Fiction Matrix
The Verbally Abusive Man by Patricia Evans
1. Where is the book on the narrative continuum?
Highly fact based
2. What is the subject of the book?
The book is about how to recognize, deal with and leave an abusive partner
3. What type book is it?
Social Science or Guide
4. Articulate Appeal
What is the pacing of the book? The book is pretty fast paced even though it is filled with facts. The paragraphs and chapters are short and to the point
Describe the characters of the book-the characters portrayed in this book do not have names. They are general statements about types of people instead of a particular person.
How does the story feel? the story brings to mind questions which is what it is meant to do. It makes the reader wonder whether they find themselves in the situation described in the book.
What is the intent of the Author? The author does a great job in making the reading question whether or not the things described in an abusive relationship is what is occurring in your relationship.She gives exactly examples of what they may look like and a through guide of how to fix the problem.
What is the focus of the story? The story is told as a guide line. Here is what abuse looks like and here is how you can fix it.
Does the language matter? I believe that the quick short and easy context of the language makes a huge difference for the reader. Someone who may be in this situation may not have the education to comprehend too much technical jargon and the author doesn't make it complicated to understand. I think that is a good idea because there are enough problems in this readers life, easy language while reading this guide could be life or death.
Is the setting important? The setting is not as important throughout this book as the actions of the people in the book.
Are there details? There are many details about situations and examples of what the author is trying to get across to the reader.
Are their charts/graphs? There are no charts or graphs as well there shouldn't be based on the content of the book. There are however lists and dialog that help the reader understand the point of the book.
Does the book stress learning, understanding or experience? The whole book is basically meant to do each one of these things. Its meant as a guide book for people who may in a relationship that could be abusive. They can recognize the signs, figure out the best solution to the problem then use the techniques given in the text to either make it better or get out.
Why would a reader enjoy this title:
1. Learning
2. Detail
3. Pacing
Sounds like a very important read. I like that the book contains lists and dialogue. Dialogue, at least for me, helps move nonfiction along so much better.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very important read. I like that the book contains lists and dialogue. Dialogue, at least for me, helps move nonfiction along so much better.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very interesting book that could be a guide to help someone get out of an abusive relationship. Verbal abuse is not always as easy for people to identify and if this book gives examples then it can help them question if they are in an abusive relationship and how to get out of it. Physical abuse is real easy to identify but verbal abuse can be shaded in grey and the longer a relationship continues like this the easier it is to discard the behavior as “this is just the way they are.” This book could help people realize that this really is not how relationships are supposed to be and help them to discover ways to get out of the abusive relationship.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting thoughts on language. I usually think of that question as whether it is a more lyrical book, but I hadn't thought about the importance of quickly reading and easily digesting important information such as information about abuse.
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