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NARRATION
It
comes from the Latin word narrare which means to account or tell.
TYPES OF NARRATIVES
Simple Narrative -may not present in detail the different parts of the plot Complex Narrative -has a more complicated structure -it may be fiction (imaginary) or nonfiction (factual)
First-person point of view -the writer tells his own story Second-person point of view -the character tells in first person a story or event he has seen Third-person point of view -the writer tells very objectively the events as they happened to another individual
ASSIGNMENT:
Write an anecdote (short, interesting, and amusing which is generally of human interest). A simple day-to-day occurrence in your life that can entertain and give lesson/s as well. Short bond paper, handwritten, one paragraph only
CHARACTER SKETCH
It seeks to explain or portray the characteristics of an individual or a group to reveal the distinctive quality or qualities of the individual or the group The point of emphasis is the character trait/s exemplified by incidents, not a funny or interesting event.
TYPES
Individual character sketch is specific and concrete. Type or profile character sketch is general because it presents a trait/s typical to a group.
The writer may include details that disclose the subjects value system. The writer may show the subjects likes and dislikes, hobbies, choice of clothes among others. The information that the writer gives should be true so that readers can make inferences or draw conclusions.
PROCESS
TYPES
Direction-giving -giving and receiving of instructions on a certain task or operation Information-giving -explanation of a process too complicated for an ordinary reader to perform and bring to completion
It requires: (1) logical presentation of ideas, (2) enough information to make the paragraph clear and understandable, (3) specific, complete, and properly sequenced instructions, and (4) an end product.
EVALUATION SHEET:
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DESCRIPTION
It attempts to put into words the picture or image of an object, person, place, or scene. The writer must use fresh, specific, and concrete words.
ASSIGNMENT:
On a short bond paper, draw this paragraph Home! The sprawling white house with fluttering white curtains at the windows; the thick clove on the lawn with bees busy at it; little black boys on the front steps shooing the ducks and the turkeys from the flower beds; the serene red fields, and miles and miles of cotton trees turning white in the bright sun! Home! This is home for Scarlett Ohara! -Adapted, Mitchell
EXAMPLE
It is may mean one of many things taken to show or illustrate the characteristics of the rest or the whole.
CLASSIFICATION
It divides people, places, or things into groups. It is made according to criterion or criteria
ASSIGNMENT:
Classification of Drinks
Alcoholic
Nonalcoholic
Spirits
Wine
Beer
Hot
Cold
Tea
Coffee
Cocoa
Aerated
Nonaerated
Lemonade
Soda water
Milk
Classification of Drinks
Alcoholic
Nonalcoholic
spirits
Wine
Beer
Hot
Cold
CONT
Hot
Cold
tea
coffee
cocoa
Aerated
Nonaerated
CONT
Aerated
lemonade
Soda water
CONT
Nonaerated
Milk
It is comparing a concept or idea with another of its kind to reveal their similarities, or by contrasting them to show their differences.
COMMON PATTERNS
Opposing or block pattern Alternating pattern
ANALOGY
It is a special kind of comparison because it compares items that are usually considered quite different in most aspects.
The writer points out the relationship between certain events or situations and their consequences.
DEFINITION
It makes clear the meaning of a word or an idea in simple and understandable language. It includes the term to be defined, the class or species to which the term belongs to, and the distinguishing characteristic/s to make the term different from the other members belonging to the same class or species.
TYPES
Synonym -a word or almost similar in meaning to the word or idea being defined Example: pretty beautiful
Intensive definition -includes the term, class, and the distinguishing characteristic/s Example: Emotional intelligence (term) refers to the abilities (class) involving emotional discipline and control (characteristics differentiating EQ from other abilities).