Essentials of Communication in English for Nigerian Universities

Flashcards summarizing key concepts related to composition and essay writing as discussed in the lecture.

Composition

A general term for various types of writings that involve the creation of short non-fictional texts.

Parts of Composition

Divided into three parts: introduction, body (development), and conclusion.

Expository Essay

An essay that describes how something works or how something is made, aiming to explain a process.

Argumentative Essay

A piece of writing on a two-sided issue where the writer takes a stance, aiming to persuade the audience.

Narrative Essay

An essay that tells a story involving characters, events, and settings within a specific time and place.

Descriptive Essay

An essay written to describe a person, place, object, or experience, distinguished between objective and subjective descriptions.

Objective Description

A factual style of writing focusing on the essential parts or qualities of an object.

Subjective Description

A style of writing that includes the writer's impressions and emotional reactions to the object described.

Prewriting

The process of understanding and preparing to address an essay question before writing.

Editing

The stage of reviewing and making necessary corrections to an essay after drafting.