writinganalysisstrat3gassenmeyer.doc

Read //each piece of the project// carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for //each of the genres// in the project. ** Genre __Motorcycle Safety__ ** **// What effective choices did the writer make regarding use //** **// of information, appearance, and point of view? //** 1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. □x 2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance authenticity and mood? Appearance Font □x Arrangement on page □x Graphics □x Other □x 3. What point of view did the writer select? The subject’s □x
 * Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece **

An inanimate object’s □

Other □x

** Organization ** **// How did the writer choose to organize the piece to //** **// accomplish the purpose? //**  1. Organizational pattern Chronological □

Order of importance □x

Categorical □x

Inverted pyramid □

Problem solution □

Spatial □x

Other □

** HANDOUT 2F ** 2. Lead Makes reader want to read on □x Introduces subject □x 3. Transitions Uses words or phrases to link ideas □x Ideas lead naturally one to the next □x Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □ 4. Ending Smooth and natural □ x   Piece feels like a unified whole □x Writer effectively leaves the reader in   suspense or wonder □ ** Language and Style ** **// Which word choices are particularly effective? //**  Specific action verbs □x Specific nouns □x Unique language use □x Sentence variety □x **// What language techniques did the writer use to //** **// enhance authenticity and mood? //**  Spelling □x Sentence style □x Dialect □x Register □x Other □