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9 Cards in this Set
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Journal
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a day-by-day account revealing the writer's inner thoughts and feelings
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Diary
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a record of events that happened in the author's life
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Personal Essay
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a recreation of what happened to the author over a specific period of time and what the author learned from it; should leave the readers with something to think about
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Personal Narrative
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a recollection of what happened to the author in the past
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Descriptive Writing
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writes from a position of authority; uses vivid sensory and memory details to bring the subject to life; clarifies why it is important to author; people, places, or, things
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Eyewitness Account
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shares details on an event that the author has witnessed; wide range of sights, sounds, and smells; portrayed through many means- news story, traditional report, an account answering 5 W’s and 1 H, or a flow of sensory impressions
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Profile of a Person
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discuss a special part in a person’s life; must gather a deal of information about the person through interviewing, corresponding, reading, observing, and reflecting
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Interview Report
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based on facts and details gathered while interviewing; success depends on the ability to conduct an interview and shape the information into a meaningful report
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Comparative Essay
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- examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects; subjects can come from any category but make sure they are from the same category and would be interesting to compare; purpose is to help readers better understand the similarities and differences between the subjects
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