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Knucklehead Poem By William Zinsser Analysis

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In the story I read “How to Write a Memoir,” William Zinsser gave very important advice. In the article William Zinsser only give three advice. The three advice William Zinsser gives us are “be yourself,” “speak freely,” and “think small.” William Zinsser gave good advice about “be yourself.” In the story I read “Knucklehead” my author “Jon Scienszka” follows that advice. Jon Scienszka follows that advice by telling me that he doesn’t use words like “pee” or “fart” he uses the words “urinated” and “passed gas.” (29) William Zinsser gave more good advice like “speak freely.” My author “Jon Scienszka” followed that advice. Jon Scienszka told me in the story that he used the bathroom with all of his brothers, but he didn’t care what people thought
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