Literary essays
What is a literary essay?
a prose writing analyzing a topic with logical arguments
It has variable length…
which can range from a few pages to a whole book
What type of language do you use in a literary essay?
clear language
Which type of essay is common and useful on debates?
argumentative essay
The term “Orwellian” is usually used to mean..
Authoritarian
What are the common topics literary essays state?
Politics, society, philosophy and the arts.
It is usally produced in an academic environment…
Is usually aimed at a more general audience
Describe the typical structure of a literary essay:
Introduction, Body (Development), Conclusion.
What type of language is used in the descriptive essay?
Sensory language
True or false: Orwell gave his endorsement of right political parties.
True
What are the key differences between a literary essay and more formal academic writings like a thesis?
Because they deal with topics related to field literature in general
It uses stylistic and literary resources…
To provide the text with an aesthetic sense
Why do they use stylistic resources?
to give poetic and argumentative force to the ideas
Which is the type of essay that has a purpose of explain a topic?
Expository essay
What is the real name of George Orwell?
Eric Blair
What distinguishes literary essays as part of a broader literary category?
its belonging to the didactic genre.
Its a pose text that deals with a specific topic chosen by the author…
which is a key characteristic of literary essay
Who is it aimed at?
at a wide audience
Complete: A critical essay analyzes and evaluates a ______, artistic or _______ work, examining its_______, _______, and meaning.
literary, cultural, elements, structure.
What does “Newspeak” mean?
A language with a vocabulary reduced by censorship.
What are the key differences between a literary essay and more formal academic writings like a thesis?
A literary essay has a more freely chosen and personal nature. A monograph or a technical document such as a thesis is more structured, specialized and objective.
Its rigorous since it includes checked information and data, but it is also subjective…
because it incorporates the authors arguments and opinions
What is the structure of a literary essay?
An organized and flexible structure that uses stylistic resources.
Which type of essay helps us to understand the structure, meaning and relationships of the parts of a topic or text?
analytical essay
Who is the protagonist of nineteen eighty four?
Winston Smith