Properties of well written text Flashcards
Can be an argument, exposition, discussion, review or even advertisement
Persuasive text
a well-organized piece of writing is not only clear but also logical and aesthetics
Organization
two basic features that facilitate textual continuity
Coherence and Cohesion
means the connection and organization of ideas in a text
Coherence
It is more specific and it pays attention to links between words an sentences
Cohesion
certain words or phrases that serve the purpose of connecting 2 sentences
Cohesive devices
the writer is responsible to choose the appropriate to be used and to regard the objective of the writing
Language use
Use of language should depend on how formal the situation is and the relationship of the speaker to the listener
Inappropriate use of the language
isnused by specific individuals in fields
use of jargons or specialized language
words/phrases that do not literally mean ehat the speakers express
slangs and idioms
ex:” virtually challenged “ for someone who is short
use of euphemism or words that veil the truth
language including those associated with anh racial, ethnic, group or gender
avoid biased language
essential in all types of writing because it describes the technical aspects of writing
mechanics