Tuesday, December 11, 2007

The (Very) First Person

How does one write a paper but manage to avoid using first or second person pronouns? Answer: very sneakily . . . .

Look at the first sentence. I could have easily asked how "you" write a paper, but I refrained. Using the third person word of "one" saved me.

*Note - When writing your paper, the reader knows and understands that it is the work of the author. Therefore, using "I" or "we" is not needed. Simply state the information boldly and proudly.

Christmas

Christmas time is here.
Thanks for frequenting us this year.
Your writing's improved,
Your teacher's behooved,
To give you passing grades and cheer!