English - Lesson 1: This I Believe Flashcards
Who was the German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest physicists of all time?
Albert Einstein
When and where was Albert Einstein born?
He was born in Ulm, Germany Einstein on March 14, 1879
Why was the year 1905 called as Albert Einstein’s miracle year?
It is because he published four hugely important theories including that of special relativity or as most people know it E = mc^2
What are the 2 famous theories that he developed?
theory of relativity & theory of quantum mechanics
What award did Albert Einstein received in August 6, 1921?
Nobel Prize for Physics
It is a piece of non-fiction writing that talks or discusses a specific topic
essay
What French word is “essay” derived from?
“essai” or “essayer” which means “trail”
What are the 3 parts of an essay?
introduction, body, and conclusion
Can an essay have only 1 paragraph?
Yes, an essay can have even only one paragraph. It is possible to have a one-paragraph essay, especially for question and answer essays.
It is used for business, legal, academic, and professional purposes. It requires a professional tone.
formal writing
It is used for personal or casual purposes. Informal writing has a personal and emotional tone.
informal writing
What types of pronouns do we use for informal writing?
first person and second person pronouns
What types of pronouns do we use for formal writing?
third person pronouns
It includes the general statements and thesis statement
introduction
They are the few sentences about the subject that catch the attention of the reader
general statements
One sentence that tells the reader the main points of the topic and states the overall “plan” of the essay
thesis statement
It consists of one or more paragraphs following the introduction. Each paragraph supports the main idea of the essay by breaking it down into smaller ideas or sub-topics.
body
It completes the essay by summarizing the most important ideas in the essay. It can also contain a prediction, or a solution to a problem.
conclusion
It tells a story with purpose, normally told in first but can be third person. It can be in one or more paragraphs. In a narrative essay, you tell a story, often about a personal experience, but you also make a point.
narrative essay
Can a narrative essay be formal?
Yes. Narrative essays can also be formal.
It is more of a creative writing where something is described as vividly as possible. It can be told in first or third person and can be one or more paragraphs.
descriptive essay
It deals strictly with presenting the facts told in third person perspective. It generally has a 5-paragraph structure. It offers solution to the problem after determining causes and effects.
expository essay
It is presented in debate format, which can be told in first or third person. It holds either a 4 or 5 paragraph structure. It uses opinions as points in an argument. It usually compares and contrasts.
persuasive essay
