Personal Essay (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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First step before writing personal essay
First step before writing personal essay
Jot down a quick plan
Personal pronoun to use in personal essay
Personal pronoun to use in personal essay
'I' - first person
Descriptive technique: Show, don't ___
Descriptive technique: Show, don't ___
Tell
Specific stories included to illustrate points
Specific stories included to illustrate points
Anecdotal details
3 ways to start personal essay introduction
3 ways to start personal essay introduction
Quote, anecdote, or intriguing statement
Element in body: tell a story personally
Element in body: tell a story personally
Narrative element
Element in body: reflect on experience impact
Element in body: reflect on experience impact
Reflective element
Type of descriptions to bring story to life
Type of descriptions to bring story to life
Vivid descriptions
How to end personal essay conclusion
How to end personal essay conclusion
Reflection on overall significance of experiences
2 options for powerful closing sentence
2 options for powerful closing sentence
Concise, impactful sentence or quote
Sentence structure tip for personal essay
Sentence structure tip for personal essay
Mix simple and complex sentences
Let this come through in personal writing
Let this come through in personal writing
Genuine feelings and thoughts (authenticity)
Essay idea: moment with profound impact
Essay idea: moment with profound impact
Significant life event
Essay idea: person who influenced you
Essay idea: person who influenced you
Influential person
Descriptions should be this for vivid imagery
Descriptions should be this for vivid imagery
Clear and precise