Relationship

Effective writing establishes a relationship between writer and reader.

If our writing doesn’t offer some glimpses of ourselves as personalities, it’s hard to say that our work has a style, much less that its style will appeal to readers

Each sentence gives us a glimpse of the way the writer thinks.

Establish a common sentiment, an atmosphere of sociability

Styles and the reader

Styles may indicate how we are trying to understand—and help our readers understand—things that are not known or not clear: suggesting, apparently, appearing etc

  • Styles help to present the writer us as individual consciousnesses, as personalities who process the information.

  • More tentatively than authoritatively, presented as possible comparisons, possible explanations.

  • Effective writers separate established facts from their personal interpretations and motivations, using the appropriate style to communicate their intent to the reader.

Pathic utterance

  • Expressive: Convey the writer’s own feelings or attitudes. Shows personal engagement, sincerity.

I am deeply concerned about the rise of misinformation

I feel strongly that access to healthcare is a human right.”

  • Emotive: Evoke an emotional reaction in the reader. Builds empathy, sympathy, or urgency.

Imagine a child growing up without a safe place to study.”

It is heartbreaking to see communities devastated by natural disasters.

  • Appealing: Address the reader directly to align them with the writer. Creates a sense of shared values or moral responsibility.

Surely, we all want a better future for the next generation.” You can’t ignore the importance of fairness in this situation.”

  • Reflective: Invite the reader to think or reconsider their perspective.Promotes introspection and subtle persuasion.

Have you ever considered how much impact small actions can have?

Think about the consequences of ignoring this issue.

  • Intensifying: Heighten the urgency or seriousness of the argument. Emphasizes stakes and draws attention.

It is crucial that we act now before it’s too late.

We cannot afford to ignore these warning signs.