Question

What is precis- writing? what are the points to prepare a good precis?

Answer 1

ANSWER:

A precise is short form of the passage.

The points to prepare a good precis:

• Precis writing has some absolute essential points with the mood and tone of the author which is present in the given passage.
• The first and important thing is always taking care about not to add one’s subjective interpretation or comments to the precis and always try to keep author's original voice and his opinion.
• The other thing is writing style, it must be effective and clear.
• The diction must be flawless.
• Don’t try to write long sentence.
• The sentence must be logical.

Here are few points which we keep in mind in writing the precis writing: 

• A good Precis must be: 
• It must be clear, brevity and precision.
• It is written from the original passage.
• The order of precis must have in a logical order and connected with text.
• It must have a title.  
• It should be written in reported speech.