Question

Reflective essays often include anecdotes (stories about the author's life experiences). What are some writing techniques that can be used to write strong anecdotes? (Choose all that apply.)

- description
- quotations from a source
- figurative language
- dialogue
- facts and data

Answer 1

Anecdotes are short scenes or stories derived from personal experiences, they can be used to set the stage for a speech or reflective essay, and can often be humourous. Writing techniques that can be used are: description, figurative language and quotations from a source. These techniques can be used for strong anecdotes that create a more visual scene for the content of an essay.