#1
One is giving an interpretation, own opinion, analysis, reaction, evaluation, and/or reflection about a text.
What is commentary?
This includes: the genre, purpose, and point of view.
What is in an introduction?
Is defined as a word, phrase, or sentence that is not meant to be taken literally.
What is figurative language?
Should synthesize, not summarize. It should show the reader how the points that were made throughout the essay fit together.
What is conclusion?
One should: analyze a piece of text, comment on the author's style, language, and techniques
When writing a commentary?
the type of text it is.
What is genre?
What is used in the text.
What is pointing out?
The way it is grammatically arranged. The way it is used in a text directly affects the message, feeling, and impact the text has on readers. Each type serves a different purpose.
What is sentence structure?
Some pieces of text are persuasive, meaning the author is trying to make you believe something.
What is persuasive techniques?
Diving deep into the story and looking at how the author conveys certain points and messages
when one analyzes a piece of text?
The author's intentions with writing the text, what the author is trying to do/say.
What is purpose?
Where is it being used?
What is an example?
Is the marks, such as period, comma, dash, and parentheses, used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning. May put emphasis on certain words or phrases that need to stand out.
What is punctuation?
Using authoritative, popular, or trustworthy people/sources to strengthen an argument.
What is ethos?
Discussing how the author utilizes different techniques throughout the text.
When one comments on the author's style, language, and techniques?
(if it fits logically) the text is in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.
What is point of view?
What it means.
What is an example?
Is the choice of words and phrases used in speech or writing. Identifies any jargon, whether the writing style is formal or informal. Chosen by the author which is an important step in understanding the tone/mood of the text.
What is diction?
Using logic and reasoning to strengthen an argument.
What is logos?
What is a commentary essay?
Point out, example, explain, explore.
What is PEEE?
Why the author used this. How it relates to the overall purpose of the text.
What is explore?
The attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. the emotional meaning of the essay and the purpose behind it. Another is the literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
What is tone and mood?
Using the reader’s emotional appeal to strengthen an argument.
What is pathos?