ENGL121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Michel De Montaigne, Newsprint, Scientific Method
11 Sep 2016
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Loose category of non-fiction prose which sets forth an argument. A popular form of writing because it is a center piece of newsprint journalism via the editorial format which is printed alongside the informative articles o. Informative give information whereas editorials try to shape the opinion of the audience: nowadays, however, in order to achieve greater ratings, etc. , most newspapers have now geared towards satisfying the ideological views of the majority. Meant to persuade but also provide intellectual pleasure. Not really popular in canada and us. Essay tradition originates in political and evangelical pamphlets. Essays do not provide more information; they aim to charm people into accepting a certain view/ opinion. Although you are supposed to have proof and be academic/ intellectual, etc. , you have to consider essays a craft. Will be writing formal (not informal) essays: although you can use the word i, make sure that the essay isn"t autobiographical o.
