Pros and Cons essay and types of writing

In this wrtiting style we must use formal expressions (in addition, how ever, consequently, etc.)

• informal

• formal

• impersonal

• descriptive

This writing style focuses on facts and statistics, we must use neutral descriptions:

• formal

• descirptive

• impersonal

• factual

Impersonal writing style includes:

• a variety of adjectives

• everyday expressions and idioms

• frequent use of passive voice

• short forms

Descritive writing style includes:

• frequent use of short forms.

• a variety of adjective for vivid descritions.

• little or no description of emotions.

• everyday expressions and vocabulary, idioms.

A pro’s and con’s essay:

• Gives the opposing arguments for both sides.

• Discusses the suitability of a person, a place, a proposed plan, etc.

• Gives a description about real or imaginary events

• Narrates a story in the past

This is not one of the ideas that you must include in a paragraph:

• Topic sentence

• Supporting argument

• Instruction sentence

• Reason/ justification

This word/phrase helps to add points:

• since

• first

• however

• What is more

This word shows contrast:

• On the other hand

• finally

• For one thing

• As a result

This phrase is used to introduce a conclusion:

• since

• All things considered

• because

• however

This is a type of composition:

• report

• summary

• flyer

• E-mail