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Elements of Essays and Speeches (Elements (Point of View (1st Person, 2nd…
Elements of Essays and Speeches
Elements
Structure- The organizational pattern the author uses to develop and present his or her ideas
Style- The author's distinct approach to writing. Stylistic elements include the author's syntax and diction.
Point of View
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person Omniscient
3rd Person Limited
Rhetorical Devices- Patterns of word choice, syntax, and meaning used to emphasize ideas, including parallelism, the use of similar grammatical structures to express related ideas.
Central Idea- The author's main, or central, point
Tone- The author's emotional attitude toward his or her subject and audience
Author's Purpose- The authors main reason for writing
Types of Essays
Reflective Essay
Narrative Essay
Expository Essay
Descriptive Essay
Persuasive Essay/Arguement
Types of Speeches
Talk- An informal speech delivered in a conversational style
Sermon- A prepared, often formal speech intended to teach or inspire
Lecture- A prepared, often formal speech that informs or instructs an audience
Presentation- A prepared speech about a topic; may include visual aids
Address- A formal, prepared speech that is usually delivered by someone of importance
Extemporaneous Speech- A speech delivered without preparation, usually in a conversational style
Rhetorical Devices
Parallel Structure
Restatement
Repetition
Rhetorical Questions