辅修英语写作12周.pptVIP

IV. Types of Writing  2．Essential Features Context--the writer makes clear what happened, when, where, and to whom Point of view--the writer takes a consistent point of view in relation to the action, writing either as a participant (first person -- using I) or as a spectator (third person -- using he, she, it, they). Selection of detail--the writer focuses only on the actions and details that further the story and promote the point, minimizing or eliminating others. Organization--the writer organizes the events of the story in a chronological order using time transitions. Purpose—theres a reason for telling the story. One way to find it is to complete the statement, The moral of the story is... Chapter 7 Writing for Practical Purposes Notices Contemporary British Theatre Speaker: Prof. Bernard Holland Professor of English Literature, Cambridge University Author of The Experimental Theatre Date: Monday, 6 October Time: 10 a.m. Place: Rm.201 All Welcome Notes of introduction 2 Feb.2006 Dear Mr. Smith, This is to introduce Mr. Ma Ming. He is a graduate student in linguistics at our university. Mr. Ma is looking for a teaching assistant’s post. Any assistance rendered him would be highly appreciated. Jones Thank-you Notes 28 July,2005 Dear Pam Sam, I’m writing to thank you for the lovely dinner yesterday. We enjoyed the evening greatly. It was most kind of you to introduce some new friends to us. We loved to meet those interesting people. Please accept our warmest thanks. Cathy Notes of invitation 20March,2005 Dear Helen, We are going to have an English evening in our classroom this coming Saturday. The time is 7:00pm. Would it be possible for you to join us? We would be very happy if you could be with us. Drop me a line if