40 Questions
What did the man's wife ask him to buy for her?
A comb
Why did the man refuse to buy the comb at first?
He did not have enough money
What did the man do with his broken watch?
He sold it at a low price
What had the wife done with her hair?
She had it cut short
Who is the esteemed advocate of non-violent opposition and resistance mentioned in the passage?
Mahatma Gandhi
What did Mahatma Gandhi call the seven blunders in an article he published in his weekly newspaper 'Young India'?
Seven social sins
What is the eighth blunder added by Arun Gandhi?
Rights without responsibilities
What is the lesson learned from the story of the man and his wife?
To love and be loved by the one you love is everything
What is the first quality of any good writing according to Eko?
Economy
What should a sentence contain according to Shrunk and White?
No unnecessary words
What is the mark of maturity in writing?
Shorter expressions
What is the great enemy of clear language according to Orwell?
Insincerity
What is the result of unclear language?
Marred communication
What is the essence of writing?
To communicate
What quality of writing does Mozart associate with genius?
Simplicity
What should one avoid in writing to achieve simplicity?
Using flamboyant language
What is the primary aim of an argumentative essay?
To convince or persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view
What is the process of examining issues and explaining relationships among various parts in expository writing?
Analysis
What is an example of a strategy used in expository writing?
Enumeration and examples
What is the purpose of a writer revealing their stand from the beginning of an argumentative essay?
To convince the reader of their point of view
What is an example of a topic that may require argumentative writing?
Why farmers are more important than doctors
What is the primary goal of expository writing?
To present evidence and logic
What is the term used to describe an argumentative essay?
Persuasive essay
What is the main purpose of an expository essay?
To make a reader know what they do not know about a subject
What is the purpose of providing plausible evidence in an argumentative essay?
To win the audience to the writer's side of reasoning
According to Littlejohn and Foss, how many metaphors are used to deconstruct the concept of the media?
Eight
What is the primary focus of an argumentative essay?
Convincing readers of something
What type of essay is typically used in school, daily life, business, and professions?
Expository essay
What is required of a writer of an expository essay?
To be grounded in the subject themselves
What is the common feature of most essays?
They include two or more modes
What is the purpose of exposition, according to Winterowd and Murray?
To expose readers to new information and knowledge
What is the main difference between an expository essay and a descriptive essay?
One focuses on explaining a process, while the other focuses on describing a phenomenon
What is the goal of writing, according to Thornton Wilder?
To express your thoughts and ideas clearly
Why is clarity important in writing?
To write straight and direct to the point
What makes a piece of writing effective?
The correctness of information and language
Why is grammar important in writing?
It helps to avoid errors and ensure clarity
What is a key aspect of writing at work?
Responding to queries and preparing reports
What is the first step in writing a good essay?
Assure yourself of what is required
What is the importance of self-assessment in writing?
It helps to identify areas for improvement
What is one of the tasks required in the Tutored Marked Assignment?
Compose an essay on a topic of your choice
Study Notes
Love and Sacrifice
- A man's wife asked him to buy a comb for her hair, but he couldn't afford it due to his broken watch.
- The man sold his watch and bought a comb for his wife, only to find she had sold her hair to buy a new watch band for him.
- This act of mutual sacrifice and love is a true example of what it means to love and be loved.
Seven Blunders of the World
- Mahatma Gandhi identified seven blunders that lead to violence and destruction in the world.
- These blunders are:
- Wealth without work
- Pleasure without conscience
- Knowledge without character
- Commerce without morality
- Science without humanity
- Worship without sacrifice
- Politics without principle
- Gandhi's grandson, Arun Gandhi, added an eighth blunder: rights without responsibilities.
Types of Essays
- There are four main types of essays: expository, argumentative, descriptive, and narrative.
- Expository essays explain and present information about a topic.
- Argumentative essays aim to convince the reader of a particular point of view.
- Descriptive essays describe a person, place, or thing.
- Narrative essays tell a story or recount an event.
Expository Essay
- The purpose of an expository essay is to inform the reader about a topic.
- The writer must be knowledgeable about the subject and provide evidence and logic to support their explanations.
- Expository essays can be written using various strategies, including:
- Enumeration and examples
- Analysis
- Definition
- Comparison and contrast
Argumentative Essay
- An argumentative essay aims to persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view.
- The writer must present objective and dispassionate facts and reasons to support their argument.
- There are different approaches to writing an argumentative essay, including:
- Presenting all sides of the argument and then making a stand
- Revealing the writer's stand from the beginning and challenging opposing views
Characteristics of Good Writing
- Economy: avoiding unnecessary words and providing detailed information.
- Simplicity: using clear and concise language without being overly complex or pompous.
- Clarity: avoiding ambiguity and vagueness, and communicating directly to the point.
- Correctness: ensuring the accuracy of information and avoiding grammatical errors.
A husband sacrifices his broken watch to buy a comb for his wife. Read the heartwarming story to learn more about their relationship.
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