Module 1 Essays

MODULE 1 ESSAYS

Main Requirements :

• Main Point / Main Idea
• Purpose
• Organizational Strategies
• Language Techniques (Literary Devices)

MAIN IDEA / MAIN POINT

This is what the extract is about. It is the core idea or focus of the extract. 

To write the main point, the following phrase should be used :

"... the main point is that ... "

PURPOSE

This is what the writer of the piece hopes to achieve, and it is usually related to the main point.

It is therefore the aim of the writer.

NOTE: when writing the purpose, the following phrase is used to introduce it :    "... is to ..."

ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES

A means by which the writer achieves his/her intended purpose.
It is the way/style the author has structured the information within his/her piece.

For instance, if the writer wants to compare two things, comparison and contrast will be used to highlight the similarities and differences in the items being compared.

Remember to show how the organizational strategy achieves the purpose.

Organizational Strategies (include but are not limited to) :

1. Historical Data - references to history add credibility to the piece
2. Statistical Data - numerical information that has been verified
3. Cause & Effect - shows logical trends of thought
4. Comparison & Contrast - highlights similarities and differences
5. Authoritative Reference - use of reputed persons or organizations for information
6. Use of Analogy - clarify complex situations by showing a similar, more understandable one.

LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES (LITERARY DEVICES)

These are literary techniques geared towards achieving a specific effect.

There are many, so instead of listing them out, below are a couple links that have all that you will need.

50 Literary Devices ( with simple definitions )

All Literary Devices (with examples)