Structure Flashcards
What’s the most important issue when writing an essay?
Structure
What should be included in the Introduction of a standard argumentative essay?
What should be included in the Main Body of a standard argumentative essay?
This may vary slightly depending on the type of writing.
What should be included in the Conclusion of a standard argumentative essay?
What is the main drawback of standard argumentative essays?
The style may be stiff and boring.
Why is the standard argumentative essay format widely adopted?
Speed of comprehension by intended readers.
When something is written for publication, what is the first step of peer review?
“Publication venue” editor. It is important that the work is written in standard form for ease on comprehension.
When something is written for publication, what is the second step of peer review?
Peer. It is important that the work is written in standard form for ease on comprehension.
Why is writing an essay in standard form so compelling?
What is a structural feature?
Features that can be mapped out on a diagram.
What level of detail can structural diagrams have?
They can be an overview of the complete work or can be “zoomed in” to individual arguments.
What is the Inverted Pyramid, in relation to writing structure?
When is the Inverted Pyramid structure most likely used?
When space or number of characters are limited?
What is the most likely direction of dependency between style and structure?
The structure is usually dependent on the style.
What is the 3-Act structure in storytelling?
What happens within each act?
The same 3 acts inside each act:
Stasis (equilibrium)
Action (disruption)
Reaction (struggle)
