Taking an Approach...a little bit late

This chapter is definitely one of the most challenging in the book so far. Forwarding and Countering were simple concepts compared to this chapter. However, the more complex something is usually means it has much more applications than something that may be constrained or constricted. I believe this applies to Taking an Approach. The applications of taking an approach can be applied to anything, not only writing texts. As we talked about in class, even businesses and movie producers and other things use this to improve things or sell more item. Some of the things Harris discusses in this chapter are "Acknowledging Influences," "Turning an Approach on Itself," and "Reflexivity."

I think every piece "Takes an Approach" even if they do not try to. Every author has their own style that they tend to use even if they realize it or not. I think you could link this to your personality a little bit as well. Writing is just a way you express yourself using written words. There are so many different ways to express yourself and each way has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, Hedge's writing style was very bold and harsh. This can get a point across to people fiercely, but it can also turn people away quite easily. Whereas if you take a milder approach you might not inspire people with as much emotion, but you might have more people agree with you. So when you try to examine what you lose or gain by taking an approach it can be difficult because there are so many variables. Ultimately, it depends on how you take your approach that determines what is lost or gained. Without an approach you do not have anything.