Términos Flashcards
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Characteristics of an article and an essay:
Essays and articles are short works of nonfiction.
Their authors are usually identified and are always real people.
Characteristics of speeches:
Speeches are nonfiction literary works that are delivered by a speaker to an audience.
What is an essay?
An essay examines and discusses a focused topic often including the writer’s personal viewpoint.
What is an article?
An article provides information about a topic, a person, or an event.
What is a speech?
A speech written to be read aloud presents a topic and may persuade, inform, explain, or entertain.
What is style?
Style is the particular way a writer uses language. It reflects an author’s personality.
What is tone?
Tone is the author’s attitude toward both the subject and the readers or listeners.
Example: In conversation you can hear a speaker’s tone in the way words and phrases are spoken.
What is perspective?
Perspective is the viewpoint or opinion an author expresses about the subject, either directly or indirectly.
What is purpose?
Purpose is the author’s reason for writing.
Common purposes are: To inform, to persuade, to honor, to entertain, to explain, and to warn.
What is a narrative essay?
A narrative essay tells a story of actual events or an individual’s life experiences.
What is a descriptive essay?
A descriptive essay creates an impression about a person,an object or an experience by presenting details relating to sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste.
What is an expository essay?
An expository essay provides information, discusses ideas, or explains a process.
What is a persuasive essay?
A persuasive essay attempts to convince readers to take an specific, course of action or adopt the writer’s viewpoint.
What is a reflective essay?
A reflective essay expresses the writer’s thoughts and feelings in response to a personal experience or to an idea.
Is knowledge the same as understanding?
We are constantly working to learn more about the world. We find information in a variety of sources, and we struggle to comprehend the facts. We may study books, interpret charts, and conduct further research. We may talk to others to gain insight. In school or sports practice, we endure drills to check whether we have learned key skills. We may have gained knowledge, but when do we know that we truly understand? For example, does practicing soccer prepare us to play soccer? Does reading about relationships help us get along, or do we have to experience a friendship to truly understand?
