Characterization
Methods of Characterization An author implicitly (indirectly) reveals a character’s personality and traits by describing his/her: •...
The Literary Essay
Excerpt from Postcards by E. Annie Proulx How to Structure an English Literature Essay How to Use Quotations in a Literary Essay Analyze...
The Expository Essay
Today we will be continuing to discuss expository writing: writing that attempts to explain, persuade, analyze, research or investigate a...
Theme
Theme is the underlying comment or idea about life. • generalization about life stated or implied by the author • not what happens in...
Writing Style
Please take some time to read Defining Style. The types of sentences you choose to use in your writing are part of your writing style. We...
The Expository Paragraph
Today, we will be reviewing the expository paragraph. We are starting simply, but I think it is important to do that so that you are...