Travel Writing Flashcards
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2
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Personal experiences
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of first-hand travel experiences
- credibility
- vivid desc
3
Q
Proper nouns
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for key hotels, restaurants, and landmarks in travel writing.
- to highlight the prominent destinations
4
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Destination information
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Names, dates, customs, etiquette…the list goes on and on.
- to inform
- -essential
5
Q
Descriptive language
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engage the senses of the reader
- to further
entice them to travel.
6
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Visuals and links
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that entice travelers to visit a destination.
-> Pay attention to how images are composed and presented.
7
Q
Headings and subtitles (structure)
A
clear structural divisions
or breaks to organize information.
8
Q
Advice
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- People read travel writing because they have limited time at their destination.
- Accordingly, the writer will offer advice about itineraries, pricing, and what isn’t not to be
missed during the trip.
9
Q
Tone
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match opinion of the
destination.
10
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Verbs
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- in past tense
- use of modality (can, should, would, must..)
11
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Promotions and Advertising
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- Some travel writing is sponsored or funded by other
organizations and businesses.
12
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