Young And Dyslexic Flashcards
As a child I suffered but I learned to turn dyslexia to my advantage
Contrast advantage and suffered - immediately introduces journey from struggle to success.
Anecdote in first person narration - personal and relatable story - dyslexic readers relate and connect.
Short simple sentences - I just had self belief - mimicked natural speech. Makes text feel accessible and informal - encouraging readers who struggle
You are going to be a failiure.
Structure mirrors his journey - shift from negative childhood to late success.
Direct speech - moment feel impactful and immediate - harsh realities of dyslexic students esp in that time.
Contrasts later achieve,not - we are architects.
Shift from negative to empowering deceleration - dyslexia doesn’t define a persons future. Use of inclusive pronouns we unites the dyslexic readers, makes them feel part of a strong creative group.
Bloody non dyslexics who do they think they are?
Direct confrontation nature of question force reader to reconsider the way dyslexic people treated
Bloody - informal. Makes piece feel more conservative and personal - connect with audicen. Inforces rebellious attitude towards education system.
Non dyslexics who- outsiders. He slips the usual perspective. He reclaims control by questioning the others. Challenges assumptions that dyslexia is a weakness.
Rhetorical question- expresses defiance towards a society that undervalued dyslexics. Non - dyslexic see as superior but he doesn’t accept.
