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| 6995143371 | allegory | tells a literary story by using another story, a figurative one, to create ambiguity. Ex: Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels | 0 | |
| 6995143372 | autobiography | an author's story of his or her own life; written in first person. Varies from memoir in that it generally reads less like a novel and more like a chronological account, though there are no rules for either. | 1 | |
| 6995143373 | biography | a third-person account of another's life | 2 | |
| 6995143374 | blog post | an entry on a personal or professional website; can be on any topic, from any point of view, and written for various audiences, various purposes. | 3 | |
| 6995143375 | creative nonfiction | a relatively new genre, tells true stories using the tools fiction writers use, such as plot narratives, imagery, dialogue, and more. Topics are diverse, from personal narratives to travelogues, and more. | 4 | |
| 6995143376 | critique | similar to a review, points out the strengths and weaknesses of a work | 5 | |
| 6995143377 | debate | a spoken event in which participants argue a controversial issue. | 6 | |
| 6995143378 | diary | an account that is kept daily, or almost daily, by an individual to record events of his/her life and to express his/her views | 7 | |
| 6995143379 | excerpt | a short portion of a larger text meant to stand on its own. | 8 | |
| 6995143380 | editorial | written by the editor of a newspaper, traditionally, it expresses the view of the editor on an issue prominent in the news. Typically short and generally persuasive. | 9 | |
| 6995143381 | eyewitness account | a first-person report of an individual who witnesses an important or significant event. More than one is desired for a more objective view or reality. | 10 | |
| 6995143382 | fable | a narrative meant to teach a lesson in which the characters are sometimes animal representatives of human types or specific human beings, especially if used for satirical purposes | 11 | |
| 6995143383 | history | a factual account of an event or period in time | 12 | |
| 6995143384 | historical commentary | one person's view of an event, so opinion is based on research, fact, or observation | 13 | |
| 6995143385 | homily | a sermon or a lecture, generally narrative in style, with a moralizing (didactic) purpose | 14 | |
| 6995206285 | image | graph, chart, or other infographic. Could also be a photograph or other type of visual image. | 15 | |
| 6995206286 | letter | can take various forms, from business to personal correspondence. Were historically preserved. Written for a wide variety of purposes: to inform, persuade, entertain, satirize, criticize, and more. Epistolary style means in ___ form. | 16 | |
| 6995206287 | literary criticism | measures a work of literature against current standards; an analysis of a work that investigates a certain aspect of that work, such as symbolism or irony. May also discuss the work as seen through a specific literary theory, such as feminist, Freudian, or Marxist. | 17 | |
| 6995206288 | memoir | a personal narrative that reflects upon one's own life experiences. May be less chronological and encompassing than a typical autobiography. | 18 | |
| 6995206289 | monologue | one voice, generally first-person, narrates a train of thought or consciousness on one topic. Typically spoken, as on the stage for an audience. | 19 | |
| 6995206290 | personal reminiscence | first-person account of a particular event in time | 20 | |
| 6995206291 | political cartoon | generally a one-celled comic, primarily satire, which hopes to point out inadequacies or corruption in the political sphere | 21 | |
| 6995206292 | review | gives the writer's informed opinion about the quality of literary works, movies or other visual media, art, music, even restaurants. | 22 | |
| 6995206293 | satire | seeks to improve society by showing its faults through irony and humor, either with a friendly judge or sharp-edged jabs | 23 | |
| 6995206294 | sermon | a speech given by the clergy to the congregation, typically didactic in nature | 24 | |
| 6995206295 | social criticism | various subgenres meant to criticize current social trends, philosophies, standards, mores, etc. | 25 | |
| 6995206296 | speech | oral essay, commentary. Spoken to an intended audience, which impacts word choice, etc. | 26 | |
| 6995206297 | travelogue/place essay | the setting provides the basis for writing; the author recognizes something significant in the setting | 27 | |
| 6995206298 | treatise | a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay | 28 | |
| 6995400147 | analogy | to explain something abstract or complex by showing its similarity to something simpler and more concrete. The writer should assume that the reader is familiar with the subject. The main purpose is to explain. | 29 | |
| 6995403074 | cause and effect | the writer wishes to explain why. Types of causes are the immediate causes, which are encountered first, and the ultimate causes, which are the basic, underlying factors that explain the more apparent causes. The writer must consider all possible relevant factors. There must be evidence for all assertions and attention to objectivity. | 30 | |
| 6995407630 | classification | the author divides the subject into categories or other systems to analyze the material, such as types, sizes, number, appearance, prevalence, etc. The system needs to be logical and consistent throughout the essay. | 31 | |
| 6995409978 | comparison and contrast | the similarities and differences between two subjects. | 32 | |
| 6995411416 | definition | when terms need clarification because they are ambiguous, abstract, unusual, or otherwise not generally understood. There are several ways. One is through exclusion or differentiation, which shows what is not meant by the term, also called clarification by negation. Writers can also give examples to illustrate the definition. This type of essay, or extended definition, will most likely do more than simply ___. The writer seeks also to bring about a greater sense of understanding on an important topic or issue. | 33 | |
| 6995424261 | description | either objective or subjective. Subjective begins in fact. Careful ___ helps readers see things more clearly, understand abstract concepts more simply, and appreciate ideas and events in a more personal way. Imagery and sensory language nearly always engage the reader emotionally. The writer hopes to present a single, dominant impression. | 34 | |
| 6995429418 | exemplification | uses examples to put abstract or complex ideas into a simpler, more concrete form. To support an argument, a writer must choose a clearly typical example or present several examples that represent the situation fairly. Examples must be relevant or pertinent to the argument. | 35 | |
| 6995440932 | narration | tells a story and uses the tools of fiction: selection of important, telling details; logical order of events, which may or may not add an element of suspense; transitions to mark time and events; a ___ point of view, which affects how readers view events; and even dialogue. These essays, while nonfiction, may read like short stories, but the characters and events are derived from real life. The overall purpose is to illuminate or explain. | 36 | |
| 6995448573 | process analysis | two kinds of processes: a set of directions, how to do something; and an information process, which explains how something is done or how it works or operates. Can be written in chronological order. Some are more complicated and require a different approach. | 37 |
