5.6.3 - Writing Workshops Focusing on Personal Essays
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Practice Questions
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What is a personal essay?
💡 Hint: Think about a story from your life.
List one rhetorical strategy you can use in a personal essay.
💡 Hint: Which strategy appeals to emotions?
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What is the primary purpose of a personal essay?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes a personal essay unique.
Peer reviews aim to provide feedback that helps improve writing.
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of collaborative writing.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a personal essay that addresses a societal issue through a personal lens, utilizing at least two rhetorical strategies.
💡 Hint: Think of a personal experience that connects to a larger theme.
Critique a sample personal essay focusing on its use of rhetorical strategies and the effectiveness of its emotional appeal.
💡 Hint: Review the author's engagement strategies and consider audience reaction.
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