English Flashcards

(33 cards)

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This pattern of idea development discusses the general topic by presenting specific details that support the topic.

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General to Particular

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also, for example, as an example, in addition, in addition to, for instance, examples of these, first, second, third, next, on one hand, and on the other hand.

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General to Particular

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This pattern of idea development explains the causes or the effects of something.

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Cause and Effect

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if, for, since, due to, because, owing to, because of, one cause, and resulting from

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Cause:

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so, thus, hence, then, therefore, as a result, in effect, as consequence, consequently, leads to, one of the effects is, and that is why

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Effect:

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This pattern of idea development refers to the structure of presenting a side of an issue in an argumentative manner.

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Claim and Counterclaim

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A __________ is the writer’s stand on a topic supported by evidences and logical reasoning.

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Claim

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Also, the writer presents the ______ or the opposite stand of an issue to disprove it through evidences and logical reasoning.

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Counterclaim

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however, nevertheless, on one hand, on the other hand, admittedly,some people say, some may say, of course, nevertheless, but not only that

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Claim and Counterclaim

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This pattern of idea development is used when a writer identifies a problem and addresses it by presenting one or more solutions.

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Problem-Solution

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A______refers to the unsatisfactory situation that causes troubles or difficulties.

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problem

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A ______on the other hand, refers to the ways in solving or minimizing the problem.

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solution

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because, cause, since, as a result, in order to, so that, as a solution, one way

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Problem-Solution

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It allows the writer to express his or her personal viewpoints about a topic to convince the readers. This pattern of idea development is based on opinions and emotions.

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Persuasion

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come, free, need, must, must not, necessary, latest, hurry, join, help, best, better, great, proven, trusted, create, come along, urgent, amazing experience, avail now, I believe, I urge, don’t miss, can do it, and one of a kind

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Persuasion

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16
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presents the thesis statement, major topics, subtopics, and supporting details in sentence form.

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Sentence Outline

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These characters are used in this order in bullet formatting.

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Roman Numerals (I, II, III … )
Capitalized Letters (A, B, C …)
Arabic Numerals
Lowercase Letters (a, b, c …)

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presents the major topics, subtopics, and supporting details in the form of words and phrases.

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Topic Outline

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It is a one-sentence statement that expresses the main idea of an essay.

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Thesis Statement

20
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These refer to the major phrases/sentences which are formed from the thesis statement.

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These refer to the minor phrases/sentences which are formed from the major topics.

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These are phrases/sentences which provide additional information to clarify or prove the main idea.

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Supporting Details

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STEP 1 IN WRITING AN OUTLINE

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Choose your topic and establish your purpose.

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STEP 2 IN WRITING AN OUTLINE

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Create and organize a list of your major topics

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STEP 3 IN WRITING AN OUTLINE
Make and organize a list of your subtopics.
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STEP 4 IN WRITING AN OUTLINE
Provide additional information to support your subtopics
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STEP 5 IN WRITING AN OUTLINE
Review and refine the contents of your outline.
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are firsthand information taken from original evidences such as reports on discoveries and events and interviews from person in authority.
Primary Sources
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are secondhand information taken from the primary sources.
Secondary Sources
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Diaries, letter correspondence Original documents (birth certificate) Interviews, speeches, oral histories Laws, regulations, constitutions
Primary Sources
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Journal articles that comment on or analyses research Textbooks Dictionaries and encyclopedias Books that interpret, analyze
Secondary Sources
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Government documents, statistical data, research report Journal article reporting new research or findings Creative art works, literature Opinion pieces
Primary Sources
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Political commentary Biographies Dissertations Newspaper, editorial/columns Criticism of literature, art works or music
Secondary Sources