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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA précis is a clear, compact and logical summary of a passage. It is derived from the French word ‘précis’, meaning summary, and is pronounced as /preisi/. A précis has to be written in your own words. It is always written in the third person, in reported speech or past tense. There are three distinctive…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesEssays are the basis of almost all functional writing. Essays are a series of paragraphs oriented around a central theme, carrying a consistent tone, attitude, and perspective. The word essay comes from French and denotes “a short literary composition on a particular theme or subject, usually in prose”. The theme of an essay determines its approach…
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Reading Time: < 1 minutePersonal, academic, and business writing come under the category of functional writing. Academic writing is formal in style and uses the third-person perspective. Its focus is on facts and issues rather than the writer’s opinion. Academic writing never uses slang words and jargon. Abstracts, book reviews, and conference papers are examples of academic writing formats….
Reading Time: 2 minutesA paragraph serves as the basic unit of composing a text. It expands an idea, connects points, and classifies facts. It consists of a group of sentences that develop a central idea. A paragraph has three main parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. Introduction: It has a topic sentence that introduces the main idea. Body: It…
Reading Time: 5 minutes STANZA I STANZA II STANZA III STANZA IV STANZA V STANZA VI STANZA VII STANZA VIII WORKS CITED https://www.jstor.org/stable/43856684 https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/poignant-rendition/article3500847.ece Dr Aswathy AravindakshanDr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesBelow is a brief biography of D. Vinayachandran, a Malayalam poet whose works uniquely blend modernism with traditional folklore and the melody of nature. WORKS CITED “Malayalam poet Vinayachandran passes away”. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 4 July 2013. “Poet D. Vinayachandran condoled”. The Hindu. Retrieved 4 July 2013. “One with nature in…
Reading Time: 2 minutesA good resume is an inevitable tool for job seekers. Follow the tips given below to write a good resume. Dr Aswathy AravindakshanDr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at NSS College…
Reading Time: 3 minutes The essay On the Education of a Man of Business was written by the nineteenth-century essayist Arthur Helps. Given below is a brief analysis of the essay. ARTHUR HELPS ANALYSIS OF THE ESSAY – ON THE EDUCATION OF A MAN OF BUSINESS WORKS CITED Helps, Arthur. Essays Written in the Intervals of…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesA radio script provides verbal and nonverbal instructions for a radio programme. It usually includes structural elements and content details to ensure accuracy and a smooth broadcast. Below is a general structure and format of a radio script. Header Information should be provided at the top of the radio script. It should include – Programme…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Words, music, sound effects and silence are the essential components of a radio programme. Words Words are central to communication in a radio programme. Words convey information and stories that engage the listeners. Programme scripts should be simple and conversational. Effective word choice captivates listeners and encourages interaction. The tone and style should match…
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