Writing Techniques and Difficulties Lopez Ian M ENSP

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Writing Techniques and Difficulties Lopez, Ian M. ENSP 1 Mr. Xavier Aquino Velasco Associate/Lecturer

Writing Techniques and Difficulties Lopez, Ian M. ENSP 1 Mr. Xavier Aquino Velasco Associate/Lecturer III, FEU Tech

What is a writing technique? A writing technique, also known as a literary technique

What is a writing technique? A writing technique, also known as a literary technique refers to methods authors use to convey what they want. This distinguishes them from literary elements, which exist inherently in literature.

Examples of Writing Techniques: 1. ) Invoke multiple senses 2. ) Create intriguing, complex

Examples of Writing Techniques: 1. ) Invoke multiple senses 2. ) Create intriguing, complex characters 3. ) Evoke strong emotions 4. ) Use rich character voice 5. Pull the reader into the action

Writing Techniques: Description-Through description, a writer helps the reader use the senses of feeling,

Writing Techniques: Description-Through description, a writer helps the reader use the senses of feeling, seeing, hearing, smelling, and tasting to experience what the writer experiences. Description helps the reader more clearly understand the people, places, and things about which the writer is writing. It is the most common form of writing. You will find descriptive writing in newspapers, magazines, books, and most other forms of written communication.

 Exposition-Through exposition, a writer informs, explains, and clarifies his/her ideas and thoughts. Exposition

Exposition-Through exposition, a writer informs, explains, and clarifies his/her ideas and thoughts. Exposition goes beyond description to help the reader understand with greater clarity and depth the ideas and thoughts of the writer. Expository writing, like descriptive writing, is commonly found in newspapers, magazines, books, and most other forms of written communication.

 Narration-Through narration, a writer tells a story. A story has characters, a setting,

Narration-Through narration, a writer tells a story. A story has characters, a setting, a time, a problem, attempts at solving the problem, and a solution to the problem. Bedtime stories are examples of short stories while novels are examples of long stories. The scripts written for movies and plays are further examples of narrative writing.

 Persuasion-Through persuasion, a writer tries to change a reader's point of view on

Persuasion-Through persuasion, a writer tries to change a reader's point of view on a topic, subject, or position. The writer presents facts and opinions to get the reader to understand why something is right, wrong, or in between. Editorials, letters to the editor in newspapers and magazines, and the text for a political speech are examples of persuasive writing.

 Comparison and Contrast-Through comparison and contrast, a writer points out the similarities and

Comparison and Contrast-Through comparison and contrast, a writer points out the similarities and differences about a topic. Comparison is used to show what is alike or in common. Contrast is used to show what is not alike or not in common. Describing living conditions in 1900 and living conditions today would allow for much comparison and contrast.

Writing Difficulties 1) Comprehension and conception of ideas 2) Composition 3) Language accuracy and

Writing Difficulties 1) Comprehension and conception of ideas 2) Composition 3) Language accuracy and appropriacy 4) Vocabulary and 5) Lack of time

Ways on how to deal with writing difficulties: 1) Reading extensively 2) Attending workshop

Ways on how to deal with writing difficulties: 1) Reading extensively 2) Attending workshop 3) Seek professional’s assistant 4) Peer-editing 5) Practice 6) Brainstorming 7) Conducting group work or discussion

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