Structure and lively language · 结构与生动的语言
A clear shape
- Begin with an introduction that names the topic.
- Develop your points in the middle.
- End with a short conclusion that leaves the reader thinking.
A surprising fact should surprise the reader, not the writer who forgot to check it.
清晰的结构
- 用一个点出话题的引言开头。
- 在中间展开你的要点。
- 用一个让读者回味的简短结论结尾。
惊人的事实该惊到读者，不该惊到忘了核实它的作者。
Build an article, top to bottom · 从上到下搭出一篇文章
Title hooks, opening promises, points deliver, the ending echoes the start.
Put the parts of an article in order.
Title and opening first, then points, then a conclusion.
Catch the reader
- A strong title and first line catch interest.
- Ask a question, or start with a surprising fact.
- Keep the reader wanting to read more.
The shape of a lively article: hook the reader, keep them, leave them thinking
抓住读者
- 有力的标题和第一句能抓住兴趣。
- 提一个问题,或用一个令人惊讶的事实开头。
- 让读者想继续读下去。
A dull title is fine for an article.
A catchy title is needed to grab interest.
Write a catchy first line for an article about your town.
Example: 'Think nothing happens in a small town? Think again!'
Lively language
- Use varied words and sentence lengths.
- You can speak to the reader directly with 'you'.
- Keep the tone friendly, but not too casual.
生动的语言
- 使用多样的词语和长短不一的句子。
- 可以用 'you' 直接对读者说话。
- 语气友好,但别太随便。
Lively language for an article means…
Variety keeps the writing lively.
Lively lines, dissected
- "Street food in our town is not just cheap. It's theatre. You watch the cook toss noodles through fire, and suddenly dinner has a soundtrack."
- Sentence lengths: long → two-word punch (It's theatre.) → long again. That rhythm is the energy.
- Direct address (you watch) pulls the reader onto the street.
- One tiny metaphor (a soundtrack) beats three adjectives.
拆解生动的句子
- "Street food in our town is not just cheap. It's theatre. You watch the cook toss noodles through fire, and suddenly dinner has a soundtrack."
- 句子长度:长 → 两个词的重拳(It's theatre.)→ 再变长。这种节奏就是活力。
- 直接称呼(you watch)把读者拉到街头。
- 一个小小的比喻(a soundtrack)胜过三个形容词。
Read this article opening: “Feeling hungry? You can find fresh noodles, warm bread and sizzling vegetables at the night market.” Which TWO techniques does it use?
“Feeling hungry?” is a two-word punch sentence; “you” addresses the reader directly. The passage uses varied food descriptions rather than repeating “nice”.
- Introduction → middle → short conclusion.
- A catchy title and opening grab interest.
- Lively, varied language keeps the energy up.
- 引言 → 主体 → 简短结论。
- 吸引人的标题和开头抓住兴趣。
- 生动、多样的语言保持活力。