Writing Term. Flashcards
(28 cards)
Argumentive or persuasive
Designed to take a stand on some controversial topic through convincing readers
Editorial
Article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher
Editorial
Article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher
Personal essay
Written to express authors feelings and experiences
Expository essay
Describing how to do something or describe a process
Formal essay
Body paragraphs
Good transitions
Conclusion
Appropriate tone and diction
Formal essay
Body paragraphs
Good transitions
Conclusion
Appropriate tone and diction
Rhetorical question
Asked in order to create dramatic effect
Compare and contrast
Presenting differences and similarities
Cause and effect
Discusses why an event happens and what impact it has
Pro and con
Presenting positive and negative aspects of the same topic
Question and answer
Question is proposed and given an persuasive answer in same essay
Emotional appeal
Writing that plays on readers emotions to sway opinion - might not be in hard fact
Emotional appeal
Writing that plays on readers emotions to sway opinion - might not be in hard fact
Anecdotal evidence
Based on hearsay or second hand reports - might not be trustworthy
Anecdotal evidence
Based on hearsay or second hand reports - might not be trustworthy
Expert testimony
Opinion on a topic given by a recognized specialist in feild being discussed
Research
Essay based on research
Statistical evidence
Measurement of population statistics from a small group of people. Ex tv ratings
Audience
Who are you writing for? Intended audience will determine the format of your essay
Diction
Word choice which determines the tone and voice of essay
Graphic text
Using charts to help clarify a essay
Bias
Writing based on a particular set of beliefs portrayed on to the reader - writer tries to be as impartial as possible
Bias
Writing based on a particular set of beliefs portrayed on to the reader - writer tries to be as impartial as possible
