paragraph

Question 1

collection of sentences dealing with a single topic

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paragraph

Question 2

unified, coherent, and well-developed

Answer 2

paragraph

Question 3

what are the three elements of paragraph?

Answer 3

topic sentence, supporting sentence, and concluding sentence

Question 4

it is the main point and usually at the beginning of the paragraph

Answer 4

topic sentence

Question 5

state the main point and give sense of direction

Answer 5

topic sentence

Question 6

a. decide your reason
b. write important details and see what they have in common
c. summarize into one sentence

Answer 6

how to write a topic sentence

Question 7

this is important to fully develop and discuss the topics in your paragraph

Answer 7

supporting sentence

Question 8

how many sentences do you need for a supporting sentence?

Answer 8

5-9 sentences, if 2-3, you have not developed it enough

Question 9

ending line; restates the main idea

Answer 9

concluding sentence

Question 10

has a central idea and coherently developed

Answer 10

paragraph writing

Question 11

writer must balance the requirements of the content against the need for reading ease

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paragraph writing

Question 12

description, reasoning, explanation

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long paragraphs

Question 13

beginning is for interest, ending is for emphasis

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short paragraphs

Question 14

what are the characteristics of paragraph?

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UCODE

UNITY
COHERENCE
ORDER
ADEQUATE DEVELOPMENT
EMPHASIS

Question 15

oneness, focus on a single central idea

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unity

Question 16

no sentence should go off track

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unity

Question 17

only one topic sentence; controlling idea

Answer 17

unity

Question 18

sentences must contribute to the development of the topic sentence

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unity

Question 19

quality of good writing and doesn’t happen accidentally

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coherence

Question 20

repetition of key ideas

Answer 20

coherence

Question 21

pronouns that refer clearly to their antecedants

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coherence

Question 22

use of transitional expressions

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coherence

Question 23

parallel structure

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coherence

Question 24

the reader can easily follow the writer’s train of thought

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order

Question 25

depends on overall purpose

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order

Question 26

what are the three order?

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a. chronological order (time sequence) b. spatial or point of view order (location or arrangement) c. logical order (ideas)

Question 27

topic sufficiently of supporting sentences; general statement and can be developed by forms of facts, statistics, details, examples, reasons, and other specific information)

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adequate development

Question 28

writers cannot use gestures nor facial expressions, a loud voice or an inflection to emphasize their points on paper

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emphasis

Question 29

arrangement of ideas, periodic sentence, climactic order, repetition and parallel structure devices (they-verb-noun)

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emphasis

Question 30

topic sentence is in the beginning

Answer 30

deductive pattern

Question 31

topic sentence is in the end

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inductive pattern

Question 32

topic sentence is in the beginning and restated in the end

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deductive-inductive pattern

Question 33

topic sentence is in the middle

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inductive-deductive pattern

Question 34

topic sentence is not stated but implied

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hinted pattern

Question 35

states the meaning of a word

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paragraph of definition

Question 36

characteristics or qualities of a person, place, or thing

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paragraph of description

Question 37

tells a story

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paragraph by narration

Question 38

examples or instances

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paragraph by exemplification

Question 39

causes and effects

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paragraph by causation

Question 40

similarities; comparing two like things, places, or person

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paragraph by comparison

Question 41

differences between things, places, or person

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paragraph by contrast

Question 42

similarities between two unlike things, places, or person

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paragraph by analogy

Question 43

a thing is not; list of negative statements

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paragraph by elimination/ negation

Question 44

same idea within (emphasized someone)

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paragraph by repetition

Question 45

reasons for or against something (proposition or idea)

Answer 45

paragraph by rationalization

Question 46

means of questions, series of questions, or questions with corresponding answers

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paragraph by question and answer

Question 47

kinds, types, classes, or groupings

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paragraph by classification

Question 48

parts, elements, or components

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paragraph by analysis

Question 49

combining two or more methods

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paragraph by combination of methods

Question 50

stands on its own; 1 paragraph= 1 composition

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independent paragraph

Question 51

introduces the thesis (main idea) of the entire composition; called first, opening, starting, or beginning paragraph

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introductory paragraph

Question 52

develops/ supports the thesis of the entire composition; called developing or supporting paragraph

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development paragraph

Question 53

connects two or more paragraphs; called connecting, linking, or joining paragraph

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transitional paragraph

Question 54

end of entire composition; called closing, ending, finishing, or last paragraph

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concluding paragraph

Question 55

what are the 9 classifications of the introductory paragraph?

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definition, description, quotation, question, starting statement, statement of theme/problem/purpose, historical or general background, anecdote/incident, and analogy

Question 56

meaning of term

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definition

Question 57

characteristics

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description

Question 58

proverb or well-known statement

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quotation

Question 59

question or asked series of questions

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question

Question 60

startles or shocks

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starting statement

Question 61

main idea; problem to solve or purpose

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statement of theme/problem/purpose

Question 62

topic is provided

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historical or general background

Question 63

short narrative, fiction, or non fiction

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anecdote/incident

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figurative comparison is used to illustrates

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analogy

Question 65

what are the classifications of Concluding Paragraph?

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conclusion, call for action, rhetorical question, significance of the subject, prediction, emotional statement, anecdote, quotation, and summary

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research problem is stated

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conclusion

Question 67

action to be taken by the reader is suggested or recommended

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call for action

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question whose answer is known is cited

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rhetorical question

Question 69

significance or relevance of the subject matter to the present time and the locality

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significance of the subject

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forecast of things expected to arise as a result of the problem or situation is citef

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prediction

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emotion or attitude of the writer toward something

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emotional statement

Question 72

humourous story with moral lesson

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anecdote

Question 73

main points discussed

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summary