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Group 1
1. Definition
             Writing is the activity or skill of marking coherent word on paper and composing
     text.
     a) Purpose in writing
        a. Narative writing
            Writing tells a story or related a series of event.
            example : composition describing your explorations among rocks and tide pools
            along the ocean shore.
        b. Descriptive writing
            Writing describe a person, place or think.
            Example :a brochure describing giant redwoods, a lost kittenposter that tells
            exactly what the kitten looks like.
        c. Expository writing
               Writing gives information or explain.
               Example : an article entitled “how the internet has changed our lives”.
        d. Persuasive writing
            Writing attemps to convince someone to do or believe something.
            Example : an advertisement, an article about importance of water conservation.
     b) Reader
            reader is the people who read the writing
        example : the student read a book
                        the girl read a magazine
     c) Topics
        A matter dealt with in a text, discourse, or conversation a subject.
        Technique to choose the topics
        a. Clustering
        b. Cubing
        c. Brainstorming
                                          CAHPTER II
PUNCTUATION
1.   Definition of Punctuation
          The set of marks used to regulate texts and clarify their meanings, principally by
     separating or linking words, phrases, and clauses. You may find some aspects of
     punctuation harder to grasp than others (for example, when to use a semicolon or a
     colon). If so, just click on the relevant heading in the list to the left. There are also handy
     sections with advice on using punctuation when writing direct speech, lists, or
     abbreviations.
2.   Purpose of Punctuation
          Punctuation is used, in printing and writing, to imitate speech. When we speak we
     use voice inflections, stops, pauses, and even body language to indicate our meaning. For
     example, when we ask a question our voice rises at the end of a sentence.
          Punctuation marks are essential when you are writing. They show the reader where
     sentences start and finish and if they are used properly they make your writing easy to
     understand, When speaking, we can pause or change the tone of our voices to indicate
     emphasis. This section gives practical guidance on how to use commas, semicolons, and
     other types of punctuation correctly, so that your writing will always be clear and
     effective.
3.   Types of punctuation
     a) Full stop or period ( . )
             Is used to show that you have come to the end of sentence. You can also use them
        to show that you have shortened or abreviated words. There are 2 type of abreviations
        that use full stop.
             a. You can put after full stop after the first letter of each abreviated word.
                 Example: R.A.C – Royal Automobile Club
                 B.B.C – British Broadcasting Corporation
             b. After selected group of letters from a word.
                 Example: St. – street
                             Rd.- road
     b) Comma ( , )
            A comma marks a slight break between different part of a sentence. Comma make
        the meaning of sentences clear by grouping and separating words, phrases, and
        clauses. Here are the main cases when you need to use comma:
        a. Use commas In lists
                 You need to put a comma between the different items in a list, as in the
            following sentence.
            For example: Saturday morning started with a healthy breakfast of scrambled
            eggs, bacon, sauce, and french toast.
        b. Use commas In direct speech
             When a writer quotes a speaker’s words exactly as they were spoken this in
        known as direct speech. If the piece of direct speech commas after the
        information about who is speaking, you need to use a comma to introduce the
        direct speech.
             For example: Steve replied, ‘no problem.’ ‘I dont’t agree, they said.
   c.   Use commas to separate clauses
             Commas are used to separate clauses in a complex sentence (a sentence
        which is made up of a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.)
        For example:Having had lunch, we went back to work.
c) Semi-Colon ( ; )
        Colon (It's no accident that a semicolon is a period atop a comma. Like commas,
   semicolons indicate an audible pause—slightly longer than a comma's, but short of a
   period's full stop. Semicolons have other functions, too. But first, a caveat: avoid the
   common mistake of using a semicolon to replace a colon (see the "Colons" section).
   a. Semicolon can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap between
        two closely linked sentences.
                Examples: Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then.
        We have paid our dues; we expect all the privileges listed in the contract.
   b. Use a semicolon before such words and terms as namely, however, therefore, that
       is, i.e., for example, e.g., for instance, etc., when they introduce a complete
       sentence. It is also preferable to use a comma after these words and terms.
       Example: Bring any two items; however, sleeping bags and tents are in short
       supply.
   c. Semicolon may be used between independent clauses joined by a connector, such
       as and, but, or, nor, etc., when one or more commas appear in the first clause.
       Example: When I finish here, and I will soon, I'll be glad to help you; and that is a
       promise I will keep.
d) Colon (: )
  Use a colon before a list or an explanation that is preceded by a clause that can stand
  by itself. Think of the colon as a gate, inviting one to go on:
  There is only one thing left to do now: confess while you still have time.
  For example: he charter review committe now includes the following people:
                the mayor
                the chief of police
                the fire chief
                the chair of the town council
e) Hyphen ( – )
   Just as all punctuation marks ensure the clarity of writing, hyphens function to avoid
   confusion and misreading by joining compound words including nouns and other
   modifiers. Hyphens perform seven basic functions.
       a. Compound numbers and fractions
         Use hyphens with compound numbers between twenty-one and ninety-nine.
     For example: twenty-one
                    forty-five
                    seventy-seven
                    ninety-nine
         Also use hyphens to separate numerators and denominators in fractions.
     For example: one-half
                    two-thirds
                    five-eights
                    three-tenths
b.   Compound nouns
         Use hyphens with some compound nouns.
         For example: Mother-in-law
                         T-shirt
                         Cul-de-sac
c.   Use hyphens to join coequal nouns.
     For example: writer-illustrator
                     director-actor
                     librarian-professor
d.   Use hyphens to join compound modifiers that precede nouns.
      For example: middle-class family
                     self-fulfilling prophecy
                     soft-hearted neighbor
e.   Use hyphens to join adjectives with adverbs such as better, best, ill, lower,
     little, and well.
     For example: well-known novelist
                     better-prepared student
                     ill-mannered child
f.   Use hyphens to join compound modifiers in which the second word is the
     present or past participle of a verb.
     For example: sports-loving uncle
                     fear-inspired devotion
                     hate-filled rhetoric
g.   Use hyphens to join compound modifiers that contain numbers.
     For example: sixth-floor stacks
                     second-semester freshmen
                     twentieth-century literature
h.   Use hyphens to separate words in phrases functioning as modifiers that
     precede nouns.
     For example: all-you-can-eat buffet
                     out-of-this-world experience
                     over-the-counter medication
i.   Use hyphens with certain prefixes and suffixes such as all-, anti-, -elect, ex-,
     mid-, neo-, post-, pre-, pro-, and self-.
          For example: all-purpose
                        mid-century
                        self-employed
       j. Use hyphens with the prefixes anti-, mid-, neo-, post-, pre-, and pro- that
          precede proper nouns and numbers.
          For example: mid-1980s
                        post-Vietnam War
                        pro-American
       k. Use hyphens to avoid confusion and misreading. Use hyphens to avoid
          awkward letter combinations.
          For example: re-sign (as in to sign again, not resign or quit).
                        English-language student (a student studying English, not an
                        english speaking student studying language).
                        semi-independent (not *semiindependent).
f) Dash ( — )
     You can used dash to denote a sudden twist in thought or a diviation from
  sentence’s main point. In some cases the interruption relater to the original idea.
  For example: The boy – the one in the white shirt and blue jeans – is my cousin.
g) Question Mark ( ? )
      The question mark has a very simple function in writing. It indicates a question. If
   a sentence ends with question mark, then it is asking a question or interrogative
   sentence.
h) Exclamation Mark ( ! )
      Is usually showhes stronge feeling such as surprise anger or joy. Using an
   exclamation mark when writing is rether like shouting or raising your voice when
   speaking. Exclamation mark are most commenly used in writing quoted speech. You
   should avoid using exclamation marks in formal writing, unless absolutely necessary.
   a. Used un exclamation mark to indicate stronge feelings or raised voice in speech:
       She shouted at him,”Go way! I hat you!”
    b. Many interjections need an exclamation mark: Hi! What’s new? Ouwch! That
        hurt.
    c. A non-question santence beginning with “what” or “how” is often an
        exclamation and requites an exclamation mark: what idiots we are! (we are such
        idiots) how preety she looked in that dress! (she looked very pretty in that dress.)
   d. Informal writing (personal letter or imel),people sometimes used two or more
       exclamation mark together: Remember,don’t be late!!
l) Apostrophe ( ' )
      Use the Apostrophe to show possessive, with a singular noun, add an Apostrophe
   plus the letter s.
   Example: A woman’s hat the boss’s wife Mrs. Chang’s house.
m)Underline
      Underline, also called an underscore,is a more or less horizontal line immediately
   below a portion of writing. In a manuscript to be typesed, various froms of
   underlining were conventionally used to indicate that textshould be set in aspecial
   typeface such as italics to show emphasis, part ofa procedure known as mark.
   Example: Book titles 1984
              Plays Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
              Long (especially epic) poems Paradise Lost
n) Underscore ( _ )
      The underscore sign is mainly used to show a space where a space is not allowed,
   such as in internet usernames, email addresses and some computer programs.
   Examples: Please sign here ______________________.
red_dog@sample.com.
o) Brackets [ ] ( ) { } ⟨ ⟩
           Brackets to set apart or interject other text. Used unqualified, brackets refer to
   different types of Brackets, in different parts of the world and in different contexts.
        a. Brackets are interruptions. When we see them, we know they've been added by
           someone else. They are used to explain or comment on the quotation.
           Examples: "Four score and seven [today we'd say eighty-seven] years ago..."
                        "Bill shook hands with [his son] Al."
        b. When quoting something that has a spelling or grammar mistake or presents
           material in a confusing way, insert the term sic in italics and enclose it in
           nonitalic (unless the surrounding text is italic) brackets.
           Example: She wrote, "I would rather die then [sic] be seen wearing the same
           outfit as my sister."
        c. In formal writing, brackets are often used to maintain the integrity of both a
           quotation and the sentences others use it in.
           Example: "[T]he better angels of our nature" gave a powerful ending to
           Lincoln's first inaugural address.
1.   Subject
         The subject of a sentence is the noun or word group acting as a noun that performs
     the action expressed in the predicate of a sentence or clause. The subject may be one
     word: Sally loves chocolate. The subject may be in a noun phrase:
2.   Predicate
          The predicate is the part of the clause or sentence that says something about the
     subject. In other words, the part of the sentences that is not the subject and its modifiers
     is the predicate. A predicate can be one word or several words, not all of which are verbs.
3.   Object
         The object of a sentence can be a noun, pronoun, or word group that acts as a noun,
     and receives the action of a verb or is influenced by a transitive verb, verbal (a word
     derived from a verb, i.e., gerund, infinitive, and participle), or a preposition.
     b.   Compound sentences
               A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses. These clauses
          are joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. A coordinating conjunction
          is a word that glues words, phrases, or clauses together.
          Example : She cooked and he cleaned.
          She cooked is an independent clause. He cleaned is also an independent clause. And
          is a coordinating conjunction joining the two independent clauses. She cooked and
          he cleaned is a compound sentence.
     c.   Complex sentences
             A complex sentence contains a subordinate clause and an independent clause. A
          subordinate clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not
          express a complete thought.
          Example : I washed the dishes after I ate breakfast.
          I washed the dishes is an independent clause. After I ate breakfast is a dependent
          adverb clause modifying the verb washed. I washed the dishes after I ate breakfast is
          a complex sentence.
d.   Compound-Complex sentences
          A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at
     least one subordinate clause.
     Example : I would have purchased the cheese that you like, but it was too expensive.
     I would have purchased the cheese and it was too expensive are both
     independentclauses. They are being joined by the conjunction but.
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-s +s +s -s
The verb were agree with the subject women ,not with meeting.\
Singular singular
   d. Compound subject
         Is two subject in the same sentence,joined by and are always plural
   f. Collective nouns
          Collective nouns can be snggular or plural depending on meaning
                                         CHAPTER V
1.   Pronoun
           Pronouns are words used to replace nouns ( nouns ) , these nouns can be people,
     animals , places and abstract concepts . The purpose of the use of pronouns can be
     caused by many things such as to make it more concise , a name not mentioned
     repeatedly in a sentence and the effectiveness of a sentence . Listed below are several
     types of pronouns in the English language ( pronouns ) along with an explanation and
     examples of pronouns.
     a. Personal pronoun
            Personal pronouns are pronouns for a person, animal , place , or thing. In a
        sentence , the personal pronouns can be used as the subject ( the subject of a verb ) or
        object ( the object of a verb).
        a) Subject pronouns
           Personal pronouns used as the subject of the verb is I, you , he , she, it , we , and
        they . Consider the following example sentences :
        b) Object pronouns
           Personal pronouns used as the object of a verb is me , you , him , her , it , us and
        them . Consider the following example sentences :
     b. Possessive pronouns
            Possessive pronouns are pronouns that show ownership of an object . The words
        used are mine , yours, his , hers , ours , theirs, its, and theirs.
            Example : Look at those cars .This new car is mine .
     c. Demonstrative pronouns
            Demonstrative pronoun is used that substitute nouns when the nouns they replace
        can be understood from the context. At the same time, to indicate whether they are
        close or far, in space or time, from the speaker in the moment of speaking. They also
        indicate whether they are replacing singular or plural words.
        "This" (singular) and "These" (plural) refer to an object or person NEAR the speaker.
        "That" (singular) and "Those" (plural) refer to an object or person further AWAY.
     d. Interrogative pronouns
             Interrogative pronoun is used to ask people, objects , or an option . The pronoun
        that is often used is what, who, whose, which and whom.
             Example :What is falling ?
     e. Relative pronouns
            Relative pronouns are pronouns that refer to the preceding noun (antecedent)
       which serves as kind of relative pronouns are who, which, that , and Whose Whose .
     f. Reflexive pronouns
               Reflexive pronouns are pronouns that are used to indicate the actions or
        activities undertaken by the subject himself ( the subject of the verb). Reflextive
        pronoun is used personal pronouns (my , your , him , her , it , our , them ) coupled
        with “self” singular noun ( singular ) or “selves” plural noun ( plural ) .
     g. Indefinite pronouns
              The use of this pronouns , objects or things that are general and not specific to
        using this type of pronouns . Indefinite pronouns are divided into single , multiple or
        even both. Type Indefinite pronouns.
     h. Reciprocal pronouns
               Reciprocal pronouns are pronouns reciprocity which means that an action or
        activity that occurs involving two people / groups who do the same thing to each
        other. The pronoun is used as a reciprocal pronoun are each other and one another.
          Since there is no indication that the actions happened apart from one another.,
      there is no reason to shift the tense of the second verb. Note another example: When
      Mary walks into a
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1.   Compound sentences
            Compound sentence refers to a sentence made up of two independent clauses (or
     complete sentences) connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction.
     Coordinating conjunctions are easy to remember if you think of the words "FAN
     BOYS": For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
           Examples of compound sentences include the following:
           1. Joe waited for the train, but the train was late.
           2. Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon, and they left on
               the bus before I arrived.
           3. Mary and Samantha left on the bus before I arrived, so I did not see them at
               the bus station.
     Tip: If you rely heavily on compound sentences in an essay, you should consider
     revising some of them into complex sentences (explained below).
2.   Complex Sentences
           A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and one or more
     dependent clauses connected to it. A dependent clause is similar to an independent
     clause, or complete sentence, but it lacks one of the elements that would make it a
     complete sentence.
           Examples of dependent clauses include the following:
           1. because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon.
           2. while he waited at the train station.
           3. after they left on the bus.
           Dependent clauses such as those above cannot stand alone as a sentence, but they
     can be added to an independent clause to form a complex sentence.
           Dependent clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions. Below are some of the
     most common subordinating conjunctions. After, although, as, because, before, even,
     though, if, since, though, unless, until, when, whenever, whereas, wherever, while.
           A complex sentence joins an independent clause with one or more dependent
     clauses.
           The dependent clauses can go first in the sentence, followed by the independent
     clause, as in the following:
     Tip: When the dependent clause comes first, a comma should be used to separate the
     two clauses. For Example:
           1. Because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon, I did not
               see them at the station.
           2. While he waited at the train station, Joe realized that the train was late.
           3. After they left on the bus, Mary and Samantha realized that Joe was waiting at
               the train station.
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                                         CHAPTER 8
CONDITIONAL SENTENCE
1.   Conditional Sentence
           Conditional sentences also known as conditional clauses or if clauses. Conditional
     sentence is used to express an event or action that may or may not occur. They are made
     up of two halves. The first halves with the word if in is a condition, and the other halves
     the main clause states the action to occur if the condition is fulfilled.
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NOUN CLAUSE
  Noun clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate noun. Noun Clause
answers the question related to the verb, the noun is usually start with That, What, How,
However, Why, Whether, dan Whoever.
  Formula : Conjunction + Subject + Predicate+object
  An example is :
         My prayer is that you should have good health
         What is says is quite correct
         Wati said that she would come soon
         Can you tell us what happened?
         That he left his wife his known to all his friend
  2.      Use of Noun Clause
  As for the use of the noun clause is as follows :
  a.      Subject of verb
  Eg :
 c.      Object verb
 Eg :
        I am satisfied with what I achieved in life.
        She did not pay attention to what I explained to her.
        I couldn’t see the accident from where we stood.
 d.      Additional information on the noun or pronoun
 Eg :
        We believe the principle that all men are born free.
        The fact that she has a desire to marry a rich man is known to all her
 friends.
        It is really a pity that shinta has never recognized my love.
 e.      Verbs of incomplete predications/incomplete verb or as predicative           noun
 Eg :
        His fear is that he will lose his job.
        That question is where to find the money for the project.
        My worry is whether I shall be able to see mastu again.
  ADVERBIAL CLAUSE
  A.      Defenition of Adverbial Clause
  Adverbial clause is a subordinate clause used to modify a verb, adjective, or adverb in the
main clause. Every adverb clause is introduced by a subordinating conjunction. An adverb
clause tells when, where, why, how, to what extent, or how much about the word it modifies.
  RELATIVE CLAUSES
  A.      Definition Of Relative Clauses
  A clause is a part of a sentence. A relative clause tells us which person or thing ( or what
kind of person or thing) the speaker means. Relative clauses ( relative pronoun) also mentioned
adjective clauses that modifies a noun. It describes or gives information about a noun.
Group 11
1. What is a paragraph?
  A paragraph is a group of sentences about a topic. Every paragraph should have one topic,
which is usually presented in the fi rst sentence called the topic sentence. All the other
sentences in the paragraph must develop and support the topic. According to Oshina and Hogue
(1981), a paragraph is a basic unit of organization in writing in which a group of related
sentences develop mean idea. Meanwhile, McWhorter (1985) argued that a paragaraph then,
provides explanation and support for a main idea about a particular topic.
 A paragraph gives one main idea and all the examples or the smaller ideas that explain it. The
main idea is sometimes called the theme.
  The themeof a paragraph is given in the topic sentence. This is usually the first sentence of
the paragraph. The topic sentence tells your reader what the paragraph is about and what your
idea is.
  A paragraph is made up of three components: the topic sentence, the supporting sentences
(body), and the concluding sentence.
  1.     Topic sentence
        The first sentence in a paragraph
        Presents the topic and the controlling idea (an important idea about the topic) of the
paragraph
 2.      Supporting sentences
        The main part of the paragraph
        Provide several supporting points that explain the controlling idea of the paragraph
        Provide details that explain each supporting point
 3.      Concluding sentence
        The last sentence in a paragraph
        Restates the controlling idea and summarizes the supporting points
 Example: Gold
  Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. First of all, gold has a
lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. Therefore, it is suitable for jewelry, coins, and
ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever. For
example, a Macedonian coin remains as untarnished today as the day it was minted twenty-
three centuries ago. Another important characteristic of gold is its usefulness to industry and
science. For many years, it has been used in hundreds of industrial applications. The most
recent use of gold is in astronauts’ suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection
outside the spaceship. In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its
utility.
  The topic sentencestates the main idea of the paragraph. It not only names the topic of the
paragraph, but it also limits the topic to one or two areas that can be discussed completely in
the space of a single paragraph. The specific area is called the controlling idea. Notice how the
topic sentence of the model states both the topic and the controlling idea:
  Supporting sentencesdevelop the topic sentence. That is, they explain the topic sentence by
giving reasons, examples, facts, statistics, and quotations. Some of the supporting sentences
that explain the topic sentence about gold are
        For example, a Macedonian coin remains as untarnished today as the day it was
minted twenty-three centuries ago.
  CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
2.1DefinitionParagraphDescription
1).contents
4). Impressionism
2.3Kinds ofParagraphDescription
2.4CharacteristicsParagraphDescription
 1.      To describeorportraysomething
 2.      Theportrayal ismadevery clearby engagingthe senses
 3.      Makethe readerorlistenerto feelaloneor experience
 4.      DevelopmentPatterns
 5.      Thespatialdevelopmentpatternthatparagraph developmentpatternsbasedspaceandtime
 6.      The pattern ofdevelopmentor objectiveviewpointis apattern ofdevelopmentthat
isbased onaparagraphanda writerin apositionto see something
 2.5StepsWritingParagraphsDescription
    Steps inwritinga paragraphdescriptionis:
 1.      determine thetheme
 2.      set a goalof writing
 3.      collectmaterials
 4.      make theoutline
 5.      develop theoutline
 6.      revising theessay.
Kelompok 13
 Definition of Narrative
A narrative is some kind of retelling, often in words (though it is possible to mime a story), of
something that happened (a story). The narrative is not the story itself but rather the telling of
the story -- which is why it is so often used in phrases such as "written narrative," "oral
narrative," etc. While a story just is a sequence of events, a narrative recounts those events,
perhaps leaving some occurrences out because they are from some perspective insignificant,
and perhaps emphasizing others. In a series of events, a car crash takes a split second. A
narrative account, however, might be almost entirely about the crash itself and the few
seconds leading up to it. Narratives thus shape history (the series of events, the story of what
happened).
Narratives are works that provide an account of connected events. A synonym for 'narrative'
is 'story'. There are many types of literature that are considered narratives, including novels,
dramas, fables, folk tales, short stories, poetry, etc. In addition to literature, narratives are
found in cinema, music, and theatre. Narrative literary techniques are also known as literary
devices.
 Narrative techniques provide deeper meaning for the reader and help the reader to use
imagination to visualize situations. First, it is important to understand that literary elements
in narratives include setting, plot, theme, characters, style/structure, perspective/voice, etc.,
since literary techniques are best understood in the context of one of these elements. Literary
techniques include metaphors, similes, personification, imagery, hyperbole, alliteration,
backstory, flashback, flash-forward, foreshadowing, and narrative perspective/point of view.
There are many literary techniques, but for this lesson, we will examine literary techniques
relevant to style, plot, and narrative perspective/point of view.
Common techniques relevant to style, or the language chosen to tell a story, include
metaphors, similes, personification, imagery, hyperbole, and alliteration.
Common techniques relevant to plot, which is the sequence of events that make up a
narrative, include backstory, flashback, flash-forward, and foreshadowing.
Common techniques relevant to narrative perspective, or who is telling the story, include
first person, second person, third person, and third-person omniscient.
The style a writer uses is seen in the diction/language used. Figurative language is a common
element in narrative writing.
Metaphors and similes are expressions used to compare two things in an effort to help the
reader have a better understanding of what the writer is attempting to convey. The difference
between a simile and a metaphor is the simile uses the words 'like', 'as', or 'than' in the
comparison, while the metaphor does not utilize these words. Consider the metaphor, It's
raining men. This, obviously, does not mean it is literally raining men, since that is
impossible. It simply means there are a lot of men present. Here you can see an example of a
simile, It was raining like cats and dogs. Again, this does not literally mean cats and dogs are
coming from the sky; that is impossible. This is an expression that helps the reader
understand that the rain is very powerful and forceful.
Imagery creates visuals for the reader that appeals to our senses and usually involves
figurative language: The bar was a dark, gloomy eyesore. This statement appeals to our
senses to help us visualize and feel the negative aspects of this location.
Personification is seen when an inanimate object is given human or animal-like (living)
qualities, like, The stars danced in the sky. We know stars cannot dance. This statement is an
attempt to help the reader have a better picture of how the stars appeared to move in a
dancing fashion.
Hyperbole is an over-exaggeration to make a point. You might have heard someone say, My
purse weighs a ton. We know this is not to be meant in the literal sense, but it is meant to help
the reader understand the excessive weight of the purse.
Alliteration is seen when the writer uses the same letters together in a sentence. Here is a
classic example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Some writers use alliteration
to help readers remember phrases or concepts, while some writers simply use this technique
because it is 'catchy' and appealing to readers.
When we think of the common techniques relevant to plots, we think of a certain sequence of
events. To present the events, writers use backstory, flashback, flash-forward, and
foreshadowing.
Backstory is used when the author feels it is important for the reader to know something that
has happened prior to the actual events described in the narrative. For example, in the story of
Cinderella, we learn that Cinderella's father has lost his wife and married another woman who
has two other daughters. This is important for us to understand why Cinderella is treated so
differently from the other daughters. We don't actually experience this event in the story.
Instead, the narrator gives us this 'backstory' just before the actual first event that we do
experience.