Types of Essays and Writing Tips

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A travelogue is a documentation of a traveler's experience to a particular place. Another term for this is ____________

journal

In a reflective essay, the writer examines and observes their individual experience as they progress through specific events, dilemmas, or conflicts. One tip in writing a reflection essay is to map your ____________.

mind

A personal essay is a vehicle to express your opinions and emotions about a given topic. It shows your effort in communicating your thoughts and feelings to others. True narrative is a story based on ____________ events.

real

Color symbolism is a type of symbolism that authors often rely on to symbolize different character traits, feelings, settings, or foreshadowing through color ____________.

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Animal symbolism is when certain animals are considered symbolic, such as a dove symbolizing peace or a rat symbolizing ____________.

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Literary journalism is a form of creative non-fiction that is very close to reportage and news writing. It is a blend of journalism and ____________.

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Writing Genres and Literary Devices

  • A travelogue is a documentation of a traveler's experience to a particular place.
  • Angle refers to the writer's perspective or premise while making the text.

Reflective Essay

  • A reflective essay examines and observes the writer's individual experience as they progress through specific events, dilemmas, or conflicts.
  • Tips for writing a reflective essay include:
    • Mapping your mind to explore your thoughts and feelings.
    • Strengthening your beginning to engage the reader.
    • Keeping your essay concise and focused.
    • Including your conclusion in the body of the essay.
    • Summarizing your main points in the conclusion.

Personal Essay

  • A personal essay is a vehicle to express your opinions and emotions about a given topic.
  • It shows your effort in communicating your thoughts and feelings to others.

Symbolism

  • A symbol is a literary device used to portray a certain meaning to both the author and readers.
  • Types of symbolism include:
    • Color symbolism, which relies on the emotional or psychological associations of different colors.
    • Animal symbolism, where certain animals are used to symbolize specific traits, feelings, or settings.

Narrative Forms

  • A true narrative is a story recounted or remembered based on true events and real life.
  • Literary journalism is a form of creative nonfiction that is similar to reportage and news writing.

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