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Elements of Essays and Speeches (Elements::star: (Author's Purpose,…
Elements of Essays and Speeches
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Author's Purpose
Central Idea
Point of View
Structure
Style
Rhetorical Devices
Tone
Types of Essays: :star:
Expository
Persuasive
Reflective
Narrative
Descriptive
Types of Speeches: :star:
Address - a formal speech that is usually delivered by someone of importance
Lecture - formal speech that informs or instructs an audience
Talk - an informal speech delivered in a conversational style
Sermon - a prepared, formal speech intended to teach or inspire
Presentation - a prepared speech about a topic, may include visual aids
Extemporaneous Speech - delivered without preparation, usually in a conversational style
Examples of Writers' Techniques: :star:
Types of Support - Facts, Statistics, Descriptions, Examples, Reasons, Expert Opinions
Organization of Ideas - Chronological Order, Spatial Order, List Organization, Comparison & Contrast, Cause & Effect, Problem & Solution
Rhetorical Devices - language techniques that an author uses to support and emphasize central ideas, create rhythm, and make a work memorable. Ex: Repetition, Parallel Structure, Restatement, Rhetorical Questions, Analogies
Imagery & Figurative Language - Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Tone & Word Choice (connotations)