Elements of writing Flashcards
Discuss the features of narration as a rhetorical mode.
A narration is a rhetorical mode suitable for relating a sequence of events or thoughts. Narratives can be classified as fictional and non fictional. Any kind of writing that brings out a story, fictional or real, can be considered a narrative. Examples of fictional narratives are short story, novella, novel etc. and non fictional narratives are autobiography, biography, newspaper
etc.
How are examples given in an illustrative essay? Explain.
Illustrative writing does not have a well defined pattern. The ‘exemplification’ is sometimes used to refer to illustrative writing. When you write essays using exemplification/illustration, you make statements and give examples for each statement. An illustrative essay presents a controlling idea or thesis the illustration of which is done using examples. Examples serve as
evidence for your statements and claims.
Explain the process of applying for a passport.
First apply for passport through online mode. Give your personal details and submit application. The submitted documents are verified at Passport Seva Kendra. Then you receive updates on your file number through SMS to your registered mobile number. Then Police verification is initiated. They verify the details and enquire with your neighbors. Then make it clear that there is no criminal offence against the person. Police submits a clear report. After passport verification is complete then starts the process of printing passports. The passport printed will be sent through speed post.
Bring out the characteristics of a comparison and contrast essay.
While writing an academic paper you may be required to find out similarities and difference between two subjects. The rhetorical mode that comes to your rescue during such situations is compare and contract. A compare and contrast essay may examine two subjects by either comparing them, contrasting them or both. The main objective of compare and contrast essay is to analyze subjects that can be analyzed using comparison or contrast in a meaningful way.
How are thesis statements prepared for definition essays? Clarify.
In a definition essay, the thesis statement is the term and its definition. Part of developing your thesis revolves around writing an effective definition. There are multiple approaches to defining your selected item.
By analysis: compare it to something similar and show differences.
By function: what it does and how it works. By structure: how it is organized
By opposite definition: explain what the term is not.
Explain the purpose of division or classification essays.
The general purpose of classification or division is to divide subjects into smaller parts. In academic writing classification/division essay analyses people, things/ideas categorizing them into groups and classes. Classification would enable you to approach a subject in a more satisfactory manner. Through classification it becomes more understandable.
What are the main elements of a division/ classification essay?
The main elements of a division/ classification essay are as follows;
The items to be classified should share some common characteristics. Usually generic nouns (nouns that refer to all members of a class or group) are taken for classification.
Decide the criterion or scheme of classification: At the prewriting stage you need to decide which properties of your subject is taken into account for categorizing. All classification in an essay needs to be based on one principle.
Examples and explanations are to be given to each category.
Mention what you are planning to classify in the introduction: Your statement on what is classified in the essay and the criterion for classification serves as the thesis statement of
the essay.
Transition words like ‘the first type/kind/class’, ‘the second type/kind/class’, ‘the third type/kind/class’ are to be used to sequence your classification.
