Writing and Composition Flashcards

What is a 'narrative essay' in LOTE writing assessments?

Answer: An essay that tells a story, typically from the writer's personal experience

A narrative essay tells a story — often a personal experience — using storytelling elements like plot, character, setting, and reflection.

What is a 'persuasive essay' designed to do?

Answer: Convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint or take an action

A persuasive essay uses arguments, evidence, and rhetorical strategies to convince the reader to agree with the writer's position.

In written composition, what is an 'expository essay'?

Answer: An essay that objectively explains, informs, or describes a topic using facts and evidence

An expository essay explains a topic clearly and objectively using facts, examples, and analysis without expressing the writer's personal opinion.

What is 'voice' in written composition?

Answer: The writer's distinctive personality, perspective, and style reflected in the writing

Voice is the distinctive personality, tone, and perspective a writer brings to their work, making it recognizable and engaging.

In LOTE writing, what does 'paragraph unity' mean?

Answer: All sentences in a paragraph relate to and support the paragraph's single main idea

Paragraph unity means every sentence in a paragraph relates directly to and supports the paragraph's main idea (topic sentence), with no irrelevant information.

What is 'descriptive writing' in language composition?

Answer: Writing that uses sensory details to vividly portray a person, place, or experience

Descriptive writing uses vivid sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create a clear, engaging picture of the subject for the reader.