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What is one strategy for improving the clarity of sentences?
What is one strategy for improving the clarity of sentences?
- Using complex vocabulary throughout
- Introducing readers to the 'big picture' first (correct)
- Avoiding familiar information
- Providing only new information
Why is it important to go from old to new information in sentences?
Why is it important to go from old to new information in sentences?
- To overwhelm the readers with excessive details
- To confuse the readers with conflicting information
- To create a sense of mystery for the readers
- To help readers link familiar information to new information (correct)
In the example sentence provided, why is it considered clear and understandable?
In the example sentence provided, why is it considered clear and understandable?
- It includes complex and unfamiliar vocabulary
- It confuses the reader with contradictory information
- It only presents new information
- It uses old information to lead to new information (correct)
Why is it beneficial to introduce readers to the 'big picture' first?
Why is it beneficial to introduce readers to the 'big picture' first?
What happens to new information as it becomes familiar to the reader?
What happens to new information as it becomes familiar to the reader?
Flashcards
Old to New Information
Old to New Information
Organizing sentences to guide readers from familiar information to new information, helping them understand and connect ideas easily.
Big Picture First
Big Picture First
Presenting the main idea or context first, allowing readers to understand the bigger picture before getting into details.
Connecting Old & New
Connecting Old & New
A writing strategy that makes sentences clear by connecting new information to familiar information, making it easier for readers to follow the flow of ideas.
Old Information
Old Information
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New Information
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Study Notes
Improving Sentence Clarity
- Utilizing active voice enhances clarity by making subjects and actions more prominent, allowing readers to grasp the meaning quickly.
Importance of Information Progression
- Transitioning from old to new information ensures cognitive flow, helping readers link familiar concepts with new ideas, thus improving comprehension.
Clarity in Example Sentences
- Clear and understandable sentences typically present information logically, using straightforward language and structure that facilitates easy interpretation.
Introducing the 'Big Picture'
- Presenting the overall context or theme first helps frame the details that follow, aiding reader orientation and fostering better understanding of subsequent information.
Familiarity of New Information
- As new information is repeatedly encountered, it transitions into familiar knowledge, allowing for quicker processing and enhanced integration within the reader's existing mental framework.
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