Discursive Essay (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What does a discursive essay present?
What does a discursive essay present?
Thoughts on topic w/ pros & cons objectively
Tone required in discursive essay
Tone required in discursive essay
Unbiased, impartial, objective throughout
When to give personal opinion
When to give personal opinion
Only in the conclusion
Why plan before writing essay?
Why plan before writing essay?
Maintains clear focus, enhances point & clarity marks
Discursive essay vs article
Discursive essay vs article
Essay: balanced, opinion at end. Article: flexible w/ views
Engaging opening techniques
Engaging opening techniques
Observation, question, anecdote, recent news story
Body structure pattern
Body structure pattern
Pro, Con, Pro, Con, Pro, Con (alternating)
Objective language features
Objective language features
Present tense, avoid personal pronouns
How to support each point
How to support each point
Provide evidence and examples to back up arguments
What to include in conclusion
What to include in conclusion
Summarise key points, then state your opinion
How to end conclusion
How to end conclusion
Concise, impactful sentence for lasting impression
Rule for contractions
Rule for contractions
Avoid them - use 'Do not' instead of 'Don't'
Evidence requirement
Evidence requirement
Use credible sources & data to support points