Essays, Articles, and Speeches Flashcards
Brief nonfiction pieces often
found in periodicals.
Articles
They are newspapers and magazines which are published periodically.
Periodicals
It examines and discusses a topic, often presenting the
author’s emotions and thoughts.
Essay
It typically explore ideas and opinions.
Essay
It presents a topic and often
marks a specific occasion.
Speech
There are many types of ___________, ranging from informal talks to formal lectures.
Speeches
Characteristics of speeches and essays.
- Style
- Tone
- Perspective
- Purpose
Is the way in which an
author uses language.
Style
It reflects an author’s individuality and can be as unique as a fingerprint.
Style
Many factors contribute to an author’s style, including:
A. Level of formality
B. Use of figurative language
C. Word choice
D. Sentence patterns
E. Methods of organization
Is the author’s attitude toward both the subject and the audience.
Tone
It is often described with a single adjective: formal, ironic, amused, angry, and so on.
Tone
Is the viewpoint or
opinion an author expresses.
Perspective
It occurs when the presentation of a viewpoint becomes so one-sided that a writer distorts facts or uses emotional language to
unfairly influence
the reader or listener.
Bias
Is the author’s reason
for writing or speaking.
Purpose
Common purposes include the following:
A. To inform
B. To entertain
C. To persuade
D. To praise
E. To celebrate
F. To warn
Types of Essays
- Narrative
- Descriptive
- Expository
- Persuasive
- Reflective
It is a type of essay that tells the story of real events or an individual’s personal experience.
Narrative Essay
It is a type of essay that creates an impression about a person, an object, or an experience.
Descriptive Essay
It is a type of essay that provides information, explores ideas, or explains a process.
Expository Essay
It is a type of essay that attempts to convince readers
to take a course of action or adopt the writer’s position on an issue.
Persuasive Essay
It is a type of essay that conveys the writer’s thoughts and feelings about a personal experience or idea.
Reflective Essay
Types of Speeches
- Address
- Talk
- Oration
- Lecture
A formal, prepared speech that is usually delivered by someone of importance.
Address
