Organization of the text What type of writing is this? Description(描述文)? ● Narration(叙事文)? ● Exposition(说明文)? Argumentation(议论文)? An argumentative essay-to argue that Wagner's contributions and creativity render forgivable his displeasing characteristics. xpcsj.cn
Organization of the text What type of writing is this? • Description(描述文)? • Narration(叙事文 )? • Exposition(说明文)? • Argumentation(议论文 )? An argumentative essay - to argue that Wagner’s contributions and creativity render forgivable his displeasing characteristics
An argumentative essay -tries to make the reader agree with its point of view and support it,to persuade him to change his mind or behavior,and to approve a policy or a course of action that proposes
An argumentative essay -tries to make the reader agree with its point of view and support it, to persuade him to change his mind or behavior, and to approve a policy or a course of action that it proposes
Organization of the text Part I(1-9)description:a man of real monster. Part ll(10)transition who this monster is Part Ill(11-13)justification:Richard Wagner has every reason to be a monster. xxpcsj.cn
Organization of the text • Part I(1-9) description: a man of real monster. • Part II(10) transition : who this monster is • Part III(11-13)justification: Richard Wagner has every reason to be a monster
Part 1 Analysis Para 1:peculiar physical features Para 2:peculiar personality (egocentric) Para 3:allowing no disagreement Para 4:self-centered(obsessed with himself) Para 5:emotionally immature Para 6:depending on others for a living Para 7:extravagant life .Para 8:attitude towards love Para 9:a genius for making enemies
Part 1 Analysis • Para 1: peculiar physical features • Para 2: peculiar personality (egocentric) • Para 3: allowing no disagreement • Para 4: self-centered (obsessed with himself) • Para 5: emotionally immature • Para 6: depending on others for a living • Para 7: extravagant life • Para 8: attitude towards love • Para 9: a genius for making enemies
Part 2 Analysis ·Para10:transition -revealing who he is cataphoric use of he -postponing the presentation of the monster's name for suspense xxpcsj.cn
Part 2 Analysis • Para 10: transition -revealing who he is cataphoric use of he -postponing the presentation of the monster’s name for suspense