English-Quarter-1-part-2-Emotional-Responses-and-Expository-Text.docx

**Immaculate Conception Archdiocesan School** Fr. Barua Street, Tetuan, Zamboanga City Junior High School Department PAASCU ACCREDITED -- Level 1 S.Y 2024-2025 **1^st^ PERIODIC EXAM (PART 2)** **ENGLISH 8** **Lecture on Identifying Emotional Language in Persuasive Writing** ==================...

**Immaculate Conception Archdiocesan School** Fr. Barua Street, Tetuan, Zamboanga City Junior High School Department PAASCU ACCREDITED -- Level 1 S.Y 2024-2025 **1^st^ PERIODIC EXAM (PART 2)** **ENGLISH 8** **Lecture on Identifying Emotional Language in Persuasive Writing** =================================================================== **I. Understanding Emotional Language** **II. Identifying Verbs that Convey Emotional Reactions** 1\. Example Sentence: 2\. Example Sentence: 3\. Example Sentence: **III. Identifying Adjectives that Intensify Emotional Responses** 1. Example Sentence: *\"The **heartbreaking** stories of the victims moved the audience to tears.\"* 2. Example Sentence: \"The ***inspiring*** speech motivated the crowd to take action.\" **IV. Identifying Adverbs that Suggest Urgency and Intensity** 1. Example Sentence: \"The team **urgently** requested assistance from the authorities.\" 2. Example Sentence: \"She ***passionately*** advocated for the rights of the marginalized.\" 3\. Example Sentence: \"They ***quickly*** organized a protest in response to the injustice.\" Analysis: The adverb \"quickly\" implies a sense of immediacy and urgency, highlighting the rapid reaction to a pressing issue. **V. Additional Examples (READ)** **Expository and Explanatory Paragraphs** ========================================= - nonfiction writing - aim to give information to readers - provide an overall description of something that may be difficult to understand - explain a subject, give directions, or show how something happens **Characteristics of Effective Expository Text** ================================================ 1. **Clear and Detailed Explanations** The text should provide clear, detailed explanations that enhance the reader\'s understanding of the topic. The explanations should be thorough and easy to comprehend, breaking down complex ideas into simpler terms. 2. **Logical Organization** Information in the text should be organized logically, making it easy for the reader to follow and grasp the ideas. The structure should flow naturally, with clear transitions between ideas and sections. 3. **Credible Evidence** All claims and information presented in the text should be supported by credible sources or evidence. This ensures the accuracy and reliability of the information, and builds trust with the reader. 4. **Objectivity** An effective expository text should avoid personal opinions and stay focused on presenting factual information. The tone should be neutral and impartial, allowing the facts to speak for themselves. 5. **Defined Key Terms** Key terms and concepts should be defined to ensure the reader fully understands the subject matter. This helps to establish a common understanding and prevents confusion. 6. **Precise and Concise Language** The language used in the text should be precise, concise, and appropriate for the intended audience. Avoid using jargon or overly complex vocabulary unless necessary. 7. **Visual-verbal Illustration** Charts, diagrams, or other visual aids can be included to further clarify complex information. These elements can help break up the text and provide a different perspective on the topic. **How to Write an Expository and Explanatory Paragraph** ======================================================== a. The topic sentence should allow the reader to know what the rest of the paragraph will discuss. b. The middle part contains the supporting sentences that follow a logical sequence of steps. c. The end or conclusion should close the subject, showing the final result or conviction of the writer. d. Include a reference list whenever it is necessary. e. Review your paragraph by proofreading.