English 2201 Essay Terms

A personal record of occurrences, experiences, and reflections kept on a regular basis.

Writing that is more casual than formal writing and often sounds like it should be spoken.

The sentence in a paragraph that gives the main idea for the paragraph.

Writing that is very "polished", pays close attention to the rules of proper English

The reasons why a writer chooses to write a particular piece.

To compare as to point out differences between two particular items.

The quality of "oneness" in a piece of writing in which all parts of the writing come together

Techniques that place emphasis on a word, phrase, idea and/or theme in a particular text.

The personality of the speaker or creator (writer) that is revealed in a piece of writing

An overused and unoriginal phrase that has lost meaning due to overuse.

A mild or indirect word or expression for one too harsh or blunt

Words/phrases that help to connect ideas between sentences/paragraphs in a piece of writing.

How a piece of writing flows from beginning to end and consistently makes sense to the reader.

Also can be known as summarizing, which means to express in a shorter, more concise form.

The people for whom a particular text (poem, essay, poster, etc.) is intended for.

When the conclusion of the writing reiterates something from the beginning of the writing.

Informal words or phrases of conversational language that brings color to everyday speech

The repetition of similar grammatical forms used in a series.

A question intended to provoke thought, but not an expressed answer, in the reader.

The way in which a writer writes

Language that is specific and specialized to a particular profession, occupation, etc.

A statement in the introduction of an essay that outlines the major points/ideas to be covered.

When two or more texts are compared/ contrasted to find similarities/differences between them

A preference or prejudice for or against a particular person or group of people.

Nonstandard language particular to a time and often to a specific locale. Not formal!