Diary Entry (Grade 10 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Diary entry definition
Diary entry definition
Private written account of personal thoughts, feelings & events
Essential element at top of entry
Essential element at top of entry
Date
Pronouns used in diary entries
Pronouns used in diary entries
First person: I, me, my
Language style for diary entries
Language style for diary entries
Informal, conversational with contractions & casual expressions
Purpose: reflecting on experiences
Purpose: reflecting on experiences
Think back on what happened and examine events deeply
Purpose: expressing emotions in diary
Purpose: expressing emotions in diary
Judgement-free space for complete honesty about feelings
Tense for past events in diary
Tense for past events in diary
Past tense: 'I walked', 'She smiled', 'We talked'
Tense for current feelings in diary
Tense for current feelings in diary
Present tense: 'I feel', 'I understand', 'I'm grateful'
Exam word limit for diary entry
Exam word limit for diary entry
50-80 words
Phrases to avoid in diary entries
Phrases to avoid in diary entries
Formal phrases like 'I am writing to inform you'