I recently read Eliza's entry in which she compares Ron and Harry from the Harry Potter series. She starts out by explaining that they are good friends and both have very different hardships. Harry is an orphan and an only child whose parents have left him money and fame. Ron comes from a large, very poor family. She explains their differences clearly. The way she compares and contrasts the two characters is simple, but still interesting. She's straightforward and concise, but she keeps the reader's attention.
I also read Izzy's response to Romeo and Juliet, where she discusses theories about why Romeo and Juliet are attracted to each other and if they are really in love. She does a great job of discussing the main theme of the story, stating her own theories and backing them up with her personal opinions as well as textual evidence.
I liked both of the blog entries I read and I want to read more of Izzy's and Eliza's writing in the future. I feel like I have learned a lot about how they use details that keep the reader interested and how their writing is clear and focused. I'd like to keep reading their entries and use their examples as ways to improve my own writing.
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