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The process essay is writing that seeks to explain the way that an idea or thing is done or the way that an idea or thing works by giving a step-by-step explanation. The explanation may be about a concrete process (how to prepare a meal or how to plant flowers) or an abstract process (how…
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Vivid vs. Vague Language The sensory details you select in your writing should create for your reader the same picture you have in your mind. Instead of using vague, general words, your sensory language should be concrete and sensory-packed. This makes the difference between vivid and vague language. Vague Vivid The food was unappetizing The…
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Learning is that life long process that never stops. You are never too old to learn and you are never too ‘stupid” to learn. We learn at different paces and at different times. So what may be easy for one person may not be the same for another person. But that does not mean that…
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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY Descriptive writing seeks to make sensory details vividly present to the reader in many kinds of writing. An argumentative paper, for example, may use descriptive writing to make a position more persuasive. Showing vs. telling Telling: The empty bedroom smelled stale and was lacking furniture or floor covering; the double window lacked curtains…
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Parts of the business letter and formatting the business letter Sender’s address The sender’s address is at the top of the letter and one line above the date. Do not write the name or title of the sender in the address as this is included in the letter’s closing Date The date line indicates the…
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Electronic mails or emails are like letters, but emails are sent via the internet to a recipient. An email address is unique to the user and is vital to receiving emails. The format for an email is: From: (Who is sending the email – janine@yahoo.com) To: (Who is receiving the email to– hal@gmail.com) Cc: (Who…
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The informal letter can be used to inform, invite, congratulate, or offer condolences. Characteristics of the Informal Letter Points to note for the informal letter Friendly or informal letters are usually written to people who are close to the writer, for example, friends or family. They are mainly written to express an emotion, that congratulates,…
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When you develop the thesis, you think about the two main components – a claim and details to support the claim. Claim A claim is a single sentence that When making a claim, you probably want to ask yourself these questions: Supporting Details In supporting the details, you are reinforcing the claim that you are…
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The expository essay explains, describes, gives information, or informs the readers. The essay is organized based on a single topic and developed based on a pattern or combination of patterns. The essay is clear and uses one or more of the patterns listed below. Name of Pattern Description The writer can make a list…
