EN08 Unit 1 Vocabulary List- Essay Writing
essay
a short piece of nonfiction prose(writing) that examines a single subject
narrative
writing that tells a story; incorporates the elements of plot, dialogue, and
character development
expository
writing that explains or informs; similar to newspaper and textbook writing
argument
writing that is intended to convince a reader to think or act a certain way based
on reason, evidence, and factual information, not emotional appeal
descriptive
writing intended to re-create a person, a place, a thing , an event, or an
experience using sensory details to create a mood or evoke emotion
reflective
writing that is a short nonfiction prose piece, written in the 1st person; the
subject pertains to the writer’s life and includes deep thought about personal
views, feelings, and connection to the subject
introduction
the first paragraph of an essay which includes the attention grabber,
background , thesis and blueprint
body
the paragraphs containing the reasons, arguments, or points identified in the
blueprint along with valid supporting details and elaboration
conclusion
the final paragraph of an essay which restates the thesis, summarizes the key
reasons, arguments, or points, and leaves the reader with a final significant
thought about the topic