Constructing Meaning

This was a pretty good chapter. I thought the part about stereotypes and cliches was especially interesting. They're so common today, it made me wonder if there is any way to put them behind us completely. Racial stereotypes are one of the most irritating things in today's world. The author seems to ramble a lot in this chapter though... I mean, is it really necessary for her to explain to the audience what a booster seat is? She did a good job explaining metaphors and similes, though... except the example she used was questionable. "She has a heart as big as Texas" is a good example for a simile, but when she tried to turn it into a metaphor by saying "Her heart is Texas", it just sounded odd. Well, now I'm beginning to ramble, so in conclusion, I think she did a good job of explaining the different methods an artist can use to express meaning in an artwork.