Characteristics of Effective Sentences

Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of a Narrative Paragraph?

To explain a process or concept

To persuade the reader

To tell a story (correct)

To describe something vividly

A persuasive paragraph aims to explain a process or concept.

False

What are the two sources of data in a scientific paper?

Primary (directly from the field) and secondary (from literature sources)

A Deductive-Inductive Paragraph has a topic sentence at the _______________ and end.

beginning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an Expository Paragraph?

To explain a process or concept Signup and view all the answers

Match the following paragraph types with their descriptions:

Narrative Paragraphs = Tell a story Persuasive Paragraphs = Persuade the reader Descriptive Paragraphs = Describe something vividly Signup and view all the answers

A scientific essay presents a problem based on empirical and subjective data.

False Signup and view all the answers

A paper in the context of scientific essays refers to a scientific paper that presents a problem based on empirical and objective ________________________.

data Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the characteristics of an effective sentence in terms of parallelism?

Consistency in word forms used within a sentence Signup and view all the answers

A good paragraph typically has only one or two sentences.

False Signup and view all the answers

An effective sentence should avoid ______ conjunctions.

unnecessary Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?

To convince with logic, reasons, and evidence Signup and view all the answers

Match the following essay models with their descriptions:

Narrative = Tells a story (fictional or non-fictional) Persuasion = Aims to persuade or invite action Description = Paints a picture, making the reader feel present Exposition = Explains a process or concept clearly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main requirement for a good paragraph in terms of unity?

Focus on one main idea Signup and view all the answers

A sentence with redundancy or repetition is an effective sentence.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of paragraphs in writing?

A paragraph is a set of sentences supporting one main idea Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Effective Sentences

Equivalence: balance between thoughts and language structure, characterized by clear subject and predicate, no redundancy or repetition, avoidance of unnecessary conjunctions, and correct use of predicates.
Parallelism: consistency in word forms used within a sentence, with similar structures for nouns and verbs.
Assertiveness: emphasis on the main idea through highlighting important words at the beginning, creating a sequence of words, using contrast to highlight ideas, and applying emphasis particles.
Frugality: avoidance of unnecessary words or phrases, including repetition of the subject, synonyms within the same sentence, and redundant plural words.
Accuracy: precise word choice to avoid ambiguity or misunderstanding.
Cohesion: clear and complete statements without fragmentation, avoiding long-winded sentences and unnecessary words that disrupt clarity.
Logic: ensuring the sentence's idea is sensible and follows spelling rules.

Paragraphs

A paragraph is a set of sentences supporting one main idea.
Good paragraphs typically have more than one or two sentences, especially in expository and argumentative essays.
Essay models include narrative, persuasion, description, exposition, and argumentative.
Good paragraph requirements:
- Unity: focus on one main idea.
- Cohesion: logical and systematic relationship between sentences.
- Completeness: sufficient supporting sentences for the main idea.

Types of Paragraphs

By sequence: opening, content, and concluding paragraphs.
By topic sentence position: deductive, inductive, and deductive-inductive paragraphs.
By content (essay model): narrative, persuasive, descriptive, expository, and argumentative paragraphs.

Paragraph Development Patterns

Opposition patterns: contrast sentences to clarify points.
Natural patterns: follow chronological or spatial order.
Example giving patterns: use concrete examples to clarify.
Classification patterns: group information logically.
Causal patterns: show cause and effect relationships.
Climax and anticlimactic patterns: build up to a climax or start with the main idea and support it with details.

Writing Scientific Essays

Involves various aspects, including types of scientific essays, benefits of preparing scientific essays, scientific attitudes, citations, footnotes, bibliographies, and the use of language.
Types of scientific essays: paper, paperwork, research report, and others.
Papers can be primary (from the field) or secondary (from literature sources).