Types of Essays Flashcards

1
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comes from latin “exigere”

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essay

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2
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means “to examine, test, or (literally) to drive out”

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exigere

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3
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captures the reader’s attention and interest and tells the reader what
the essay is about

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introduction

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4
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last sentence is the thesis statement

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introduction

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5
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states the topic of the essay

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thesis statement

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6
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consists of one or more paragraphs, which explain further the main topic

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body

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7
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contains the supporting points

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body

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8
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summarizes or restates the main points discussed in the body

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conclusion

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9
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type of an essay used by students who are applying for college education

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college application essay

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10
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serves as one way by which the admitting institution gauges the student’s communication skills, attitudes, goals, and even values

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college application essay

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11
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guidelines in writing college application essays

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  1. authentic
  2. clear thesis statement
  3. show, don’t tell (provide anecdotes)
  4. unique
  5. end your essay with a kicker
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12
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type of an essay that provides a good and detailed definition of the topic being discussed

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definition essay

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13
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techniques used in definition essay

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  1. denotation
  2. connotation
  3. enumeration
  4. analogy
  5. negation
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14
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providing the literal or dictionary definition of a term.

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denotation

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15
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illustrating the figurative/implied meaning of a term or idea

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connotation

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16
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employing a list to define

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enumeration

17
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implementing a comparison of two things that are similar

18
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defining something by stating what it is not