Writing in English: 21.1 writing an essay

Question 1

a piece of writing that tells you what sth or sb is like

Answer 1

description

describe sth, v

Question 2

a story of sth that has happened

Answer 2

narrative

Question 3

the process of considering how two things or people are similar or different

Answer 3

comparison

compare A with/to B, v

Question 4

a reason or reasons that sb uses to show that sth ist true or correct

Answer 4

argument

argue for/against sth, v

Question 5

write sth quickly

Answer 5

jot sth down

Question 6

directly connected with or important to what is being discussed

Answer 6

relevant (to sth)

Question 7

create and develop sth

Answer 7

build sth up

Question 8

a description of the general points about sth but not the details

Answer 8

outline

outline sth, v

Question 9

(of ideas, thoughts, etc.)

logical, well-organized, and clear

Answer 9

coherent

opp.: incoherent

Question 10

move away from the subject that you should be discussing

Answer 10

wander off the subject

Question 11

inf.

use a lot of words without saying anything interesting or important

Answer 11

to waffle

Question 12

a piece of writing, e.g. an essay, that is not in its final form.

Answer 12

draft

Question 13

read sth carefully from beginning to end

Answer 13

read sth through

Question 14

a change, addition or improvement to sth

Answer 14

revision

revise sth, v

Question 15

read and correct a piece of written or printed work

Answer 15

proofread sth

Question 16

resulting from a lack of thought or attention

Answer 16

careless