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The Art of Metacommentary

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Chapter 10
Have you ever heard of the prefix “meta”? For example, “metaphysics,” or “meta- language”? Meta means “about” or “about its own category.” So, “meta-physics” actually means “the physics of physics” and “meta- commentary” translates to “commentary about commentary.”
Keeping the phrase “commentary about commentary” in mind then… 1. What is meta-commentary?
 Meta-commentary is telling your readers how to interpret what you’ve just said, but by offering new points in order to better understand it.  It is a way of commenting on your claims and telling readers how and how not to think about them.
•Think of meta- commentary like your Greek chorus or voice-over to a movie. •The meta-commentary functions as an explaining voice or commentator to what is happening in the play, on the screen, etc.
What are some reasons why writers should use meta-commentary?
 Reason #1: No matter how clear and concise your writing is, readers can still fail to understand it in a number of ways. • Readers may not follow your argument; or they may follow your premises but not understand your conclusion. • Therefore, they need you to help them grasp what you really mean.
 Reason #2: Meta-commentary helps you, the writer, to develop your ideas and generate more text. • It can help you extract the full potential from your ideas, drawing out important implications, explaining ideas from different perspectives, and so forth.
In other words, she doesn’t realize how right she is. What ______really means is__________. My point is not _______but ___________. Ultimately, then, my goal is to demonstrate that ______________.
What is one of the most important forms of meta-commentary and how does it work?
 The title (and subtitle) of an essay can function as an important meta-commentary.  It stands separate from the text and provides some insight or comment on what the essay might be about.  Subtitles can further explain and/or elaborate on the the main title—so like meta-commentary for the meta-commentary!
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They Say, I Say: Chapter 10

  • 2. Have you ever heard of the prefix “meta”? For example, “metaphysics,” or “meta- language”? Meta means “about” or “about its own category.” So, “meta-physics” actually means “the physics of physics” and “meta- commentary” translates to “commentary about commentary.”
  • 3. Keeping the phrase “commentary about commentary” in mind then… 1. What is meta-commentary?
  • 4.  Meta-commentary is telling your readers how to interpret what you’ve just said, but by offering new points in order to better understand it.  It is a way of commenting on your claims and telling readers how and how not to think about them.
  • 5. •Think of meta- commentary like your Greek chorus or voice-over to a movie. •The meta-commentary functions as an explaining voice or commentator to what is happening in the play, on the screen, etc.
  • 6. What are some reasons why writers should use meta-commentary?
  • 7.  Reason #1: No matter how clear and concise your writing is, readers can still fail to understand it in a number of ways. • Readers may not follow your argument; or they may follow your premises but not understand your conclusion. • Therefore, they need you to help them grasp what you really mean.
  • 8.  Reason #2: Meta-commentary helps you, the writer, to develop your ideas and generate more text. • It can help you extract the full potential from your ideas, drawing out important implications, explaining ideas from different perspectives, and so forth.
  • 9. In other words, she doesn’t realize how right she is. What ______really means is__________. My point is not _______but ___________. Ultimately, then, my goal is to demonstrate that ______________.
  • 10. What is one of the most important forms of meta-commentary and how does it work?
  • 11.  The title (and subtitle) of an essay can function as an important meta-commentary.  It stands separate from the text and provides some insight or comment on what the essay might be about.  Subtitles can further explain and/or elaborate on the the main title—so like meta-commentary for the meta-commentary!
  • 12. The American Dream: Dead, Alive, or On Hold? From Boys 2 Men: Masculinity in Hip-Hop Culture Pass the Salt, Please: Ways of Using Less Salt Without Compromising Taste