ENGL Flashcards

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is a series of sentences about one main topic.

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Paragraph

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It is a building block of essay development, and paragraphs provide the structure needed to develop the thesis of a paper.

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Paragraph

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3
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3 parts of a paragraph

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1.TOPIC SENTENCE
2.SUPPORTING SENTENCE 3.CONCLUDING SENTENCE

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4
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To estate the main idea

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Topic sentence

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5
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To elaborate the main idea

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Supporting sentence

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To restate the main idea

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Concluding sentence

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A well-organized paragraph supports a single controlling idea which is expressed in a sentence called the

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Topic sentence

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give a reader details to understand a main idea, or evidence to show why a claim is true or correct.

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Supporting sentence

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9
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Generally, supporting sentences can be located _________ the topic sentence and _________ the concluding sentence.

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After, before

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10
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The function of the ___________ is to signal the end of the paragraph.

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Concluding sentence

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11
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can either be a restatement of the topic sentence, a summary of the supporting sentences, or contain a final comment about the topic.

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Concluding sentence

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12
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is like a miniature essay

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A hood paragraph

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13
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It has a clear beginning, middle, and ending. Strang paragraphs combine focus and attention to detail to develop a single idea thoroughly, and they help the reader transition from one idea to the next.

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A good paragraph

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14
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Paragraphs should have both

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Coherence and unity

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develops a single idea thoroughly and links it to the rest of the paper.

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A paragraph unity

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is achieved when sentences are ordered in a logical manner and when clear transitions sentences.

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Paragraph coherence

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17
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All the detailed sentences clearly point to the support topic sentence.

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Unity

18
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All the sentence and ideas in the paragraph flow smoothly together to make clear and logical points about the topic

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Coherence

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This is useful for describing a sequence of events.

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Chronological sequence

20
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Sometimes a major and presented early in a paragraph can be supplemented with necessary background information.

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Modified chronology

21
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This method is useful for description

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Special position for different objects

22
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By moving between a series of key positions, a writer can establish a sense of dialogue and develop a complex arguement.

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Conversation between different experts

23
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In some form of logical proof, syllogism can serve as the basis for order.

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Logical form of argument.

24
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Effective paragraphs have 3 qualities:

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  1. Unity
  2. Coherence
  3. Emphasis
25
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the quality of sticking to one idea from start to finish when writing

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Unity

26
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has sentences that all logically follow each other. they are not isolated thoughts.

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Coherence

27
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is more commonly referred to as the flow of your writing

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Coherence

28
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When a paragraph flows, the reader will be able to understand the idea that you have prese

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Coherence

29
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In order for a paragraph to maintain a sense of unity, the paragraph must focus solely on a single idea, point, or argument that is being discussed.

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Unity

30
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what is most important in the paragraph while also highlighting the paragraph’s internal structure

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Emphasis

31
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is important not only to create variety and interest but also to help glean the main points from

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Emphasis

32
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5 kinds of paragraph

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• Definition
• Compare and Contrast
• Process
• Descriptive
• Cause and Effect

33
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is to fully and clearly explain a term or a subject, and this is generally done using a combination of three different methods. providing a synonym, placing the topic within a larger category, or providing an explanation of what the topic is NOT in order to better explain what it is

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Definition paragraph

34
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shows the similarities and differences between two topics or ideas.

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Compare and contrast

35
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introduces two subjects and says something about them.

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Topic sentence

36
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give details about how the two subjects are alike and different.

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The body sentence

37
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sums up how the subjects are the same or different.

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The ending sentence

38
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must focus on vividly and objectively describing something to the reader.

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Descriptive paragraph

39
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In order to provide this vivid detail, the writer must use language that appeals to the reader’s five senses:

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sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch.

40
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explains the relationship between causes and the resulting effects.

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Cause and effect paragraph