Crafting the Art of Explanatory Writing

Exploratory Exposition, A Concise Approach 1

I. Understanding Explanatory Methods

2. Explanatory Methods
a. In sentences, the term 'is' is frequently encountered. Following this term, information is provided, outlining specific characteristics and functions of objects. This type of defining, explanatory sentence often serves as an introduction in explanatory texts.
b. Employing listing methods to enumerate attributes, manifestations of similar nature aids readers, listeners in comprehending objects, phenomena easily.

II. Practice

Crafting Explanatory Essays, Super Short 2

I. Understanding Explanatory Methods

1. Observing Learning, Accumulating Knowledge for Explanatory Writing
a. Explanatory texts like Binh Dinh Coconut Tree, Why Leaves are Green, Hue, Nong Van Van Uprising, Earthworms utilize natural sciences (Geography, Biology,...), social sciences knowledge (Culture, History,...).

2. Explanatory Methods
a. In sentences, the term 'is' is frequently encountered. Following 'is', information is provided about the nature, characteristics of the object. The type of defining, explanatory sentences in explanatory texts often appears from 'is', bringing out the essence, characteristics of the object.
b. The function of the listing method: presenting knowledge in a certain order.
c. The example in the passage is the part in parentheses “in Belgium, since 1987… 500 dollars”. Providing examples has a clearer illustrative effect for readers to understand, creating more accuracy, persuasiveness for the text.
d. The passage provides specific data 20%, 3%, 500 years, one hectare, 900kg, 600kg. Using statistics helps increase the persuasiveness of the text.
e. The function of the comparative method: contrasting, comparing to highlight, specify the object to be explained.
g. The Hue piece has presented the characteristics of Hue city in terms of: nature, architecture, gardens, cuisine, and the resilient spirit of the people.

II. Practice

Question 1 (page 128 textbook Vietnamese Literature 8 Volume 1):
The scope of understanding the issue in the essay Reflecting on Tobacco, cigarettes:
- The harmful effects of cigarettes on health (smokers and those around them).
- The harmful effects of cigarettes on cultural behavior.
- Anti-smoking efforts in developed countries.

Question 2 (page 128 textbook Vietnamese Literature 8 Volume 1):
The explanatory methods used in Reflecting on Tobacco, cigarettes: Classification, analysis; definition, explanation; providing examples; comparison; using statistics.

Question 3 (page 129 textbook Vietnamese Literature 8 Volume 1):
Explanations require practical, accurate, multi-disciplinary knowledge. The text The Crossroad at Dong Loc employs methods of defining, explaining (The Crossroad at Dong Loc is the intersection…), using statistics (2057 bomb raids, after 18 times,…)

Question 4 (page 129 textbook Vietnamese Literature 8 Volume 1):
Your class president's classification is reasonable, accurate, and comprehensive.

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Crafting Explanatory Essays, Super Short 3

I. Understanding Explanatory Methods

1. Observing, learning, accumulating knowledge to craft explanatory essays
a. Utilize natural sciences knowledge (Geography, Biology,…); Social sciences knowledge (Culture, History,…).
b. The purpose of explanatory text is knowledge, the foundation of explanatory text is also knowledge.
c. It's not enough to rely solely on imagination, judgment, inference as methods to construct explanatory texts.

2. Explanatory Methods
a. Definition, Explanation Method
All the sentences contain the word 'is' - a term indicating definitional and explanatory statements.
- The predicate part after the word 'is' often presents general knowledge about the essence, characteristics, and properties of the object preceding the word 'is'. In explanatory texts, these types of definitional and explanatory sentences play a role in introducing the issue, presenting the content to be explained.

b. Listing Method
Suggestion: The writer has used the listing method to enumerate the manifestations of the object in order (from large to small or vice versa), helping readers grasp the characteristics, properties of the object or phenomenon in a specific, clear manner.

c. Example Method
Suggestion: Providing specific examples of strict attitudes towards smokers in public places persuades about the consciousness of community health care, emphasizing and calling on everyone to take the issue of smoking seriously.

d. Statistical Method
Suggestion: The statistics have explanatory significance for the importance of plants in general, grasses in particular, in a specific, accurate manner. In explanatory texts, especially in the field of natural sciences, statistics are an important basis for the writer to explain a certain issue. The statistics used in explanatory texts must be highly reliable, authenticated by scientific methods.

e. Comparative Method
When describing the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, the writer compared it to other oceans to give readers a specific impression of its size. The comparative method highlights and specifies the object to be explained.

g. Classification, Analysis Method
- This method is applied to diverse, varied objects for classification, clear presentation.
- To present the characteristics of Hue city, classification, analysis methods are used:
+ Cultural and artistic center.
+ Hue's nature is very beautiful.
+ Hue's architecture is famous.
+ Hue's cuisine is rich, diverse.
+ Hue is resilient.
+ Hue's beauty and poetry have entered the history of heroic cities.

II. Practice
1.
- The harmful effects of smoking on smokers;
- The harmful effects of smoking on the community;
- The smoking rate in Vietnam compared to European - American countries;
- Smoking and cultural behavior;
- Anti-smoking efforts in developed countries;
- The current situation of community health in Vietnam.
This means that the writer must broaden the scope of understanding around the issue to be explained.

2.
- Comparison.
- Contrast.
- Presenting statistics.
- Analyzing each harm.