Communication Studies Module 1

Monday, May 16, 2022 9:03 PM

The Module 1 Essay The Author's Purpose Organizational Strategies

The author’s purpose is the reason they decided to write
Required to do: about something in the first place. To understand the - Comparing and Contrasting
Analysis of an Expository Passage Written in author's purpose, imagine yourself as the author and ask - Cause and Effects
Standard English (normally 500 words) the question, "What is the reason for writing this piece?"; - Problems and Solutions
- Summarize main message and identify author’s "Why did I write this piece?"; "What is the ultimate intention - General to specific
purpose of my piece?" - Chronological order
- Assess the effectiveness of the organizational - Classification
strategies and language techniques used to The author's purpose can seek to: - Lists
convey the message and achieve the writer’s - Inform - Order of importance
purpose - Highlight - Illustrations and Examples
- Persuade - Concession and Rebuttals
- Entertain - Presentation of evidence
Essay Checklist - Outline
- Prove
Introductory Paragraph - Establish You are not limited to these alone
- Author's Purpose Language Techniques
- Enlighten
- Main Point - Draw attention to
- Thesis statement with the organizational strategies and language techniques - Flashback
used by the author (just name them) - Use of literary devices
The Main Point - Dialogues
Body Paragraphs The main point answers the question, "What is this piece - Anecdotes
- Each body paragraph, use the N-I-E method about?"; "What did I learn at the end of reading?" - Rhetorical Questions
○ Name the organizational strategy/language technique. (DO NOT define.) - Use of jargons
○ Identify/Illustrate an example, for example, a sentence that exemplifies - Description
this technique in the passage. - Foreshadowing
Note the differences:
○ Explain its use. Comment on its effectiveness. Was it useful in achieving
the author's purpose? (This does not always have to be a yes.)
- The author's purpose is to + verb Tones
(One paragraph per strategy/technique)
vs - Cheerful
Tone: Clearly identify the overall tone of the piece. Include examples of how
it is employ and comment on its usefulness in achieving the author's purpose. - Assertive
- The main point of this passage is that - Lighthearted
Conclusion - Regretful
- Rephrase the thesis statement. - Humorous
- Summarize strategies, technique and tone. - Pessimistic
- Answer the question - Was the author's purpose achieved? - Nostalgic
- Joyful
REMINDERS: - Sarcastic
1. Remember the word limit. - Persuasive
2. Organize essay in logical paragraphs. - Uneasy
3. Use transitional phrases - Inspirational

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