Bird by Bird | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. How did having a mother and father who read, and a father who was a writer, affect Anne's life?

Anne's mother and father showed her the joys of reading. Anne's father taught her to pay attention and write down what she had seen. In that, Anne found the joy of writing.

2. In college, Anne found a community in which she might fit in. Why did she felt a sense of community in college?

Anne was around a group of people who had the same ideas and goals. She was introduced to new authors and other writing styles.

3. When Anne's students tell her they do not know where to start, she tells them to start with their childhood. How is this helpful?

Writing about your childhood is a good exercise to get started writing. Just start writing your...
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