As homework we have been given the task to read the fifth chapter of Using English from conversation to canon by Janet Maybin and Neil Mercer. This chapter deals with the topic of “What makes English into art” and takes a closer look at language art in written English texts. Although the aspects mentioned throughout this chapter make sense to me and are something students of English are able to work on, I also believe that art has something to do with talent. Talent, as defined by Merriam-Webster’s Notebook Dictionary, is a natural mental or creative ability. It is a gift people just have. Certainly, we can work on trying to understand art. But is it really possible to master art without at least a glimmer of talent!?!
An interesting question - how much is talent and how much is learning, skill, hard work and discipline?
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