Speaking
Which form of speaking purpose is to inform ?
Informative
What form of writing is the below an example of :
He said, “All that I touch should turn to gold.” And his wish was granted by the grateful fairy.
The greedy man rushed home to tell his wife and daughter about his wish, all the while touching stones and pebbles and watching them convert into gold. Once he got home, his daughter rushed to greet him. As soon as he bent down to scoop her up in his arms, she turned into a gold statue. He was devastated and started crying and trying to bring his daughter back to life.
Excerpt from 'The Golden Touch'
Narrative Writing
True or False : Personal beliefs help your viewpoint in an argumentative essay because it proves to your audience where you stand.
False
True or False : Speaking is determined by how you feel.
False
A recipe is what form of writing ?
Expository Writing
What would the following be an example of
"Rolando did not come back to Manchester United to sit on that bench, He is one of the greatest players who deserve to be on the field"
" No I think it was a good idea to put him on the bench so as not to over crowd the field and allow other players to shine."
Debate
What form of speaking is the below an example of :
" So we all have bad seasons in life and I had one in 2013, My marriage had just ended and I just humiliated by that fail commitment"
Sample : David Brooks Speech 'The lies our culture tells about what matters - and a better way to live'
Informative
What form of speaking is used to reflect your personal feelings?
Reflective Writing
The following below is an example of :
Dear Diary ,
I was overjoyed when I ran into the guy I liked earlier today, but I was disappointed to learn he already has a girlfriend.
Reflective Writing
Which form of speaking uses repetition, rhetorical questions and language to ensure that there speech is successful ?
Persuasive
List four ways to support an argument in an argumentative essay.
Examples, Evidence, Quotes and Statistics .
True or False :The cause–effect method is where the speaker illustrates how one event leads to another in a systematic manner.
True
What are the three M's that allow a debate to be successful?
Matter, Method and Manner
How is the form of writing chosen ?
By the nature of the topic.
Odd one out : Which of the following is not true about a debate :
a) The goal is to evaluate knowledge on the topic.
b) The topic discussed might not be one the speaker necessarily agrees with
c)The proposing or affirmative team is expected to prove why the topic is wrong while the opposing or negative team proves why it is true
c) The proposing or affirmative team is expected to prove why the topic is true while the opposing or negative team does the opposite. Not the other way around!