Writing Terminology: EXAM Flashcards
Argumentative/persuasive essay
Essay designed to take a stand on some controversial topic. Writer tries to convince reader to agree with them
Editorial
Article in a publication expressing opinion of editors/publishers
Personal essay
Essay written to express authors feelings/experiences. Written in 1st person using “I”
Expository essay
Essay that describes how to do something; analyze ideas, objects or written works, describe a process
5 components of a formal essay
Strong thesis statement
Body paragraphs
Good paragraph transitions
Conclusion
Appropriate diction/tone
Rhetorical question
Question asked to create dramatic effect/make a point rather than to get an answer
Compare and contrast
Presenting differences/similarities of 2 pieces of writing
Cause and effect
Discusses why an event happens/what impact the event may have as result
Pro and con
Presenting positive aspects of a topic then discussing negative aspects
Question and answer
Essay structured in a way that a question is proposed and persuasive answer follows
Emotional appeal
Writing that plays on readers emotions to sway their opinion. Also known as pathos
Anecdotal evidence
Evidence based on hearsay/second hand reports. May or may not be trustworthy
Expert testimony
Opinion on a topic given by recognized specialist in field being discussed
Statistical evidence
Measurement of an aspect of a population derived from study of a small sample of people
Audience
Who the writing is intended for
