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The Truth About Lying. by Judith Viorst. Every culture holds up truth as a virtue, while lying is condemned as something that damages people's lives; however, most people accept the fact that at least some kinds of lying are a part of the daily life of our society. In the following analysis of the widespread practice of lying, Judith Viorst ...
Children. 3. Judith Viorst ( / viˈɔːrst /; [1] née Stahl, [2] February 2, 1931) is an American writer, newspaper journalist, and psychoanalysis researcher. [3] She is known for her humorous observational poetry and for her children's literature. This includes The Tenth Good Thing About Barney (about the death of a pet) and the Alexander ...
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In the following analysis of the wide-spread practice of lying, Judith Viorst classifies the different kinds of lies people regularly tell. As the writer reviews the different types of lies, consider how many of them you yourself encounter on a regular basis.
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According to “ The Truth About Lying”, Judith Viorst believes in various types of lies such as protective lies, social lies, truth-keeping lies, and peacekeeping lies. In the very first sentence Viorst explained how difficult it was for her to write about this. “I’ve been waiting to write on a subject that intrigues and challenges me ...
Part of the APA LifeTools Series. All children lie. But when your child lies to you, it can feel like a personal betrayal.Backed by years of psychological research, this common-sense, practical guide reveals which parenting strategies promote truthfulness in children—and which ones don’t. Lying is a healthy and inevitable part of child ...
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Faculty. Jeannine Horn. English Composition I (ENGL 1301) Q & A on Readings. Questions on "The Truth About Lying" - Judith Viorst.
The author explains that lying is a subjective topic because everyone has their own opinions or justifications for doing so. Arguments, Lessons, Themes: She argues there are types: Social Lies - "white lies" to maintain relationships. ("you look great!") Peace-Keeping - To avoid argument ("I'm stuck in traffic.") ("I lost reception")
