Unit 5: Non-Fiction and Essays
This unit explores non-fiction writing, focusing on various rhetorical strategies and essay structures. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing persuasive techniques and personal reflections through selected essays. Students enhance their analytical skills and appreciation of non-fiction by examining different texts and applying learned concepts in writing activities and discussions.
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Sections
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What we have learnt
- Non-fiction writing employs various rhetorical strategies to engage and persuade the audience.
- Essays are structured with clear introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions that support the main argument.
- Personal essays provide insight into the author's experiences and thoughts, connecting with universal themes.
Key Concepts
- -- Ethos
- The credibility or authority of the author that helps establish trust with the audience.
- -- Pathos
- An appeal to the audience's emotions to foster feelings that support the argument.
- -- Logos
- Logical reasoning and use of evidence to support the arguments presented.
- -- Introduction
- The section of an essay that introduces the topic and states the thesis.
- -- Body Paragraphs
- Paragraphs that develop the main ideas and arguments of the essay, supported by evidence.
- -- Conclusion
- The final section that summarizes key points and restates the thesis while offering a closing thought.
- -- Personal Essays
- Essays that reflect the author's personal experiences and insights, aiming to connect emotionally with readers.
- -- Satire
- The use of humor, exaggeration, or irony to critique or highlight issues.
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