This assignment was a wonderful way to practice my writing and further develop skills that will assist me in drafting better essays and stories in the future. However, the Literacy Snapshot: Language and Identity essay assignment particularly helped me to work towards one of the specific student learning outcomes highlighted in the course syllabus:

Students will apply rhetorical knowledge to communicate for a range of audiences and purposes.

Seeing as this assignment entails recounting a specific event through the lens of a story, I was able to use rhetorical devices that I likely wouldn't have used had I been writing an academic essay. This assignment allowed me to practice a more creative and informal writing style while still keeping in mind that part of its purpose is to fulfill a course requirement. Therefore, I was able to work on both recounting an event in a way that would engage my audience while still attempting to maintain a level of professionalism and adhere to academic standards.