The author's authority as a writer means he or she gets to make the decisions about the essay or novel. The author decides the plot, climax, point of view, the characters, setting and much more. The author chooses the content that goes in the essay. The author's authority ,or ability, as a writer makes the essay or novel creative.
Italo Calvino is the author of Why Read the Classics. He wrote the essay in his point of view and gave his personal opinions about his topic. He gives statements about why we should read classic novels and how they should affect our lives. An example of this is on page 5, Calvino says "A classic is a book which with each rereading offers as much of a sense of discovery as the first reading." The reader can see he has authority because it is his opinions and his essay.
Italo Calvino has authority because he writes the plot of the essay. The plot is very important because it because it tells the reader important information such as what the characters are doing. The plot relates to thesis and tells the reader why the topic is important. The plot includes information and details that make the story more enjoyable and informative. In the plot of this essay information is presented about why classics are important.
Overall the authors authority is very important. it influences the story and makes it one of a kind.
Calvino, Italo. "Why Read the Classics." The Uses of Literature. New York: Vintage Books, 1999
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