diary

=Writing a diary=
* '''personal perspective'''
:* can be informal
:* 1st person
:* authentic language
* you can address your diary directly (Dear diary ... Good night ...) è "dialogue with diary"
* about your/character's hopes, feelings, plans, problems
* could be intendend to be be kept secret OR clearly written to be published/shared later (e.g. blog, travel diaries)
* entries often start with an introduction/general statement about day ...
* the '''main part''' may contain
:* often reflection of events in the past 
:* pensive entries assessing present situation (feelings, chances)
:* outlook to /expectation for the future (hopes/fears)
:* a mix of all three?
* entries often '''end''' in a final remark about the day/a reason why you stop now, or some thoughts about the future