Welcome to

English Class!
 PRAYER
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come; Thy
1 will be done on earth as it is
in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and
forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Hail Mary, full of grace.
PART OF AN ESSAY

Introduction
Body
Conclusion
•The introduction contains a hook that will entice
the reader to read the essay.

•A claim is the main thesis or position of the essay

• A counterclaim is the opposing view that offsets

the main thesis of an argumentative essay.

A conclusion closes an argument.

In the introduction, you can already find the
context, or what the essay is all about.
An argumentative essay:
•Presents multiple sides of an issue.

•Has three parts: introduction, body, and

conclusion.

•Contains facts and statistics to support the

claim.
•Explain the supporting details thoroughly.

•Provide strong evidence and facts.

•Presents multiple sides.

•Usually five paragraphs long.

•May end with a call to action

An argumentative essay writer aims to
justify his or her stand.
 Informative Essay:
Explains a short theme, idea, or issue
is usually three paragraphs long.
has a concise and clear ending.
Analytical Essay:
Analyzes, interprets, and examines an
art work, a literary work, and a song.
is usually written in four parts.
uses present tense
avoids slang and colloquial language
Persuasive Essay:
Convinces a reader to believe a
viewpoint on a certain issue
presents only one side
ends with a striking conclusion
Do not get carried away with being too
emotional, or do not be emotional.
 Formalism

Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates the

formation or structure of a text.

Believes that the message of the text can

also be found in the text itself.
 Literary Devices
Simile Imagery

Metaphor Personification

Symbolism


Sound Devices

Onomatopoeia
Repetition
Rhyme
Assonance
Alliteration
THANK YOU!