over the left hand and wrist. On sleeves and bodice the pleats of the satin dress take the light" ( From
"Leonardo de Vinci" by E. Mc. Curely)
The author presents his impressions of the portrait and describes it in detail.
Here is another example of a paragraph telling a story: "A rather dreadful thing happened in
the car as they were driving up from the beach to the ancient town, once a Norman port, but now left
high and dry by the receding sea." (From "The Wind" by A. Bennett)
Here is an example of a paragraph of argumentation: "I am here to say a very few words or»
the whole question of the treatment of animals by our civilized selves. For I have no special
knowledge, like some who will speak to you, of the training of performing animals. I have only a
10 «М-р Браун в отпуске». Авторы сценария: Е. Сергиевская, А. Морозова, А. Штаден. Научные консультанты: Е.
Кириллова, Н. Федотова Режиссер А. Штаден. «Леннаучфильм», 1977.
11 Кириллова Е.П., Сергиевская Е.Г. Методические рекомендации к учебному фильму на английском языке «М-р
Браун в отпуске" 1978.
certain knowledge of human and animal natures; and a common sense which tells me that wild
animals are more happy in freedom than in captivity — domestic animals are more happy as
companions than as clowns." ( From "On Performing Animals" by J. Galsworthy)
The author tries to convince the reader of his point of view: he dislikes the idea of turning
domestic animals into performers in the circus.
The expository paragraph below makes it clear what politeness is: "It isn't only with
acquaintances and friends that politeness counts so much. Half the trouble in marriage and other
family relationships begins with the throwing of politeness overboard. Politeness is often little more
than the exercise of self-control, which is as valuable a quality in friendship as kindness itself."
(From "Effective English and Personal Efficiency Course")
Note: These patterns of writing seldom occur alone, more often they are joined together.
Assignments:
1. Read the text "Anne Meets her Class" and point out the paragraph» of
description, narration, argumentation and exposition. What does the author like to
describe in this episode? What is he telling the reader about? What argument is
Anne thinking of to manage the class? What is Miss Enderby trying to explain to
Anne?
2. Search Texts А, В (Р. II) for the basic forms of treating the topic "On
Teaching" and prove your selection of paragraphs.