I need to compose an essay all in indirect speech. I am looking for some good references for style etc..
Few essays that would require heavy usage of indirect speech are :
1. How do you think school teacher will describe your strengths and weaknesses you to your parents ??
2. How do you think your manager will recommend your promotion to his manager ??
3. How do you think your friends will miss you ??
4. How do you think readers will reach to your article on Iraq War ??
Please point me to any reference essays that use indirect speech heavily.
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Indirect speech reports what someone has said. Therefore, it often starts with "He said," "She said," "John said," etc. For example, using #1, above, you might say, "My teacher said that I work hard in school, but should spend more time on homework."
While I am not aware of reference essays that specifically use indirect speech heavily, I think if you keep in mind what indirect speech is, you can construct an essay using it. In your essay you will be describing what someone else has said, so when choosing your topic, pick one which will allow you to refer to what someone has said about the particular subject matter. For example, you could write about what a friend thought of a particular movie: "He said that he liked the action sequences best. He described them as fast-paced and exciting. He called the dialogue somewhat juvenile."
I hope this helps get you started!
Thanks,
Sarah, EssayForum.com
Thanks Sarah.
Here is my worry. I somehow feel it's difficult to style it well when composing an essay entirely in indirect speech as opposed to composing the essay in direct speech. so was my need for references.
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Yes, I understand your concern. It is not a usual form for an essay, although it does make for an interesting assignment to practice your understanding of that form. My suggestion would be that you try writing it, and then if you'd like pointers on editing, you can post it here, and I'd be happy to help. :-)
Thanks,
Sarah, EssayForum.com
Thanks Sarah. Will keep you posted.
All right, I'll look forward to it!
Sarah