WRITING PURPOSE & FOCUS
The subject being discussed in a piece of writing.
What is a topic?
A method that explains ideas by providing specific examples.
Example and Illustration
Writing that tells a story or recounts events in sequence
What is narration? (narrative essay)
Informal, conversational language used in everyday speech.
What is Colloquial?
Words or phrases that connect ideas and improve flow.
What are transitions?
The main claim or central idea of a piece of writing.
What is a Thesis?
A way of organizing writing that explains why something happens and what results from it.
What is Cause and Effect?
Writing that explains, informs, or clarifies a topic.
What is Exposition? (expository essay)
Specialized language used by a particular profession or group.
What is jargon?
The logical flow and clarity of ideas in writing.
What is coherence?
Writing intended to convince the audience to believe a specific viewpoint or take action.
What is a persuasive essay?
A writing strategy that shows similarities between subjects.
What is Comparison?
Writing that appeals to the senses to create a vivid picture.
What is descriptive? (descriptive essay)
A form of language specific to a region or social group.
What is dialect?
The clear and reasonable arrangement of ideas.
What is Logical Organization?
The writer’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
What is Tone?
A writing strategy that highlights differences between subjects.
What is Contrast?
Writing intended to influence opinions or actions.
What is persuasive? (persuasive essay)
Levels of language ranging from professional to casual.
What is Formal / Informal?
Using the same grammatical pattern for equal ideas
What is parallel structure?
The writer’s unique style and personality expressed in writing.
what is voice?
A method that groups ideas into categories or breaks a whole into parts.
What is Classification and Division?
writing that presents a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence to convince the reader.
What is argumentative? (argumentative essay)
A mild or indirect word used instead of one that may be harsh or offensive.
What is a euphemism?
The quality of writing in which all parts support the main idea.
What is unity?