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b. Audience: Whom do you think the writer had in mind as an audience for this essay? How do you know?
Sample response: The target audience seems to be dog lovers of all ages, particularly anyone who is interested in getting a dog as a pet. Textual evidence includes the following: “demands a lot of attention but makes a great family pet” and “they’ll follow you everywhere for a scrap of affection.”
c. Organization: What is the purpose or main idea of each paragraph? Sample response: Introduction: Begins with a descriptive lead and then introduces the topic.
Body paragraph 1: Gives descriptions to support the idea that Westies are attractive dogs.
Body paragraph 2: Provides an anecdote illustrating how they love attention.
Body paragraph 3: Describes other aspects of their personality. Conclusion: Ends with a summary and rhetorical question.
d. Evidence: What facts, examples, and personal experiences does the writer use to support and develop the topic? What evidence is most relevant?
Sample response: Details, examples, personal experiences presented as evidence: “At a training session with my dog,” “thick coat, black or white,” “hopping around on her back legs”
e. Transitions: What words does the writer use to connect and clarify relationships between ideas and create and move the reader from one part of the essay to the next?
Sample response: Transitions include the following: “Most important,” “Although,” “Like all terriers,” “As a Westie owner”
f. Language and Style: What are examples of precise and vivid diction (word choice) that the writer uses to explain and describe the topic? Which words or phrases show that the writer is knowledgeable about the topic?
Sample response: Examples of vivid and precise diction include the following: “capering,” “feisty,” “inquisitive”
Examples of writer’s knowledge include the following: “Most breeders will tell you,” “keeping your pup dog-show clean,” “not easily impressed by huge Siberian huskies”
Check Your Understanding
Think of a topic you might need or want to describe to one of your peers
or in one of your classes. How would you use expository writing to achieve this purpose? What evidence might you use to support your ideas? Provide examples.
Writing Workshop 3 • Expository Writing 3
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