Essay Coherence and Emphasis Techniques

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What rhetorical device does Bates use to emphasize the success of bats?

  • Metaphor
  • Alliteration
  • Rhetorical question (correct)
  • Simile

Bats were found to have an insignificant role in promoting plant health and diversity.

False (B)

What are the two ways bats contribute to the health of ecosystems?

Pollination and dispersal of plant species

The use of a colon in the essay serves to _____ the point made about bats promoting plant health.

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Match the following elements with their descriptions:

<p>Rhetorical Question = A question posed for effect, not requiring an answer Emphatic punctuation = Used to draw attention to a particular idea Thesis = The main idea of the essay Style = The formal or informal approach an author takes in writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the color blue typically signify?

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A jagged line typically represents calmness and repose.

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What potential significance is associated with the color green?

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A _____ line is often interpreted as representing loftiness and spirituality.

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Match the following colors with their potential significance:

<p>Red = Energy, anger, joy Pink = Happiness, innocence, romance Black = Elegance, death, uncertainty Yellow = Optimism, vibrancy, lightness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of parallel structure in writing?

<p>To create emphasis by making ideas equal in importance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pronoun use reduces the clarity of a written piece.

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What role do transitions play in writing?

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Authors use ______ to create emphasis by asking questions that make a point.

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Match the terms to their correct descriptions:

<p>Parallel structure = Creates emphasis using the same grammatical form Pronoun use = Eliminates excessive repetition of nouns Repetition = Deliberately restates key words and phrases Transitions = Helps readers move between ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following punctuation marks can emphasize a point?

<p>Exclamation points (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Brief sentences can create a sense of urgency in writing.

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What effect does repetition have on a thesis throughout a text?

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Flashcards

Parallel Structure

Using the same grammatical structure to express multiple related ideas in a row.

Pronoun Use

Replacing nouns with pronouns to avoid repetition.

Repetition

Repeating words or phrases to emphasize an idea or point.

Transitions

Words or phrases used to connect ideas and show relationships between them.

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Punctuation for Emphasis

Using exclamation points, dashes, quotation marks, etc. to draw attention to certain ideas.

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Rhetorical Question

Questions asked to make a point or express an opinion, not to get an answer.

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Sentence Brevity/Fragments

Concise sentences, or incomplete sentences, used to create emphasis and urgency.

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Parallel Structure for Emphasis

A technique for creating emphasis by implying that all ideas in a sequence carry equal weight or importance.

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Thesis Statement

The main point or core idea of an essay, presented as a claim or argument.

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Emphatic Punctuation

Using punctuation to emphasize a point, often with a colon to introduce supporting information.

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Writing Style

The overall style or approach an author takes in writing, which can be formal, informal, or somewhere in between.

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Abstract Title

A title that does not explicitly state the message but uses figurative language and abstract ideas to create intrigue.

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Color symbolism in art

The visual language of color conveys emotion and meaning in artistic works. Different colors are associated with particular feelings, ideas, and even cultural significance. For example, red often symbolizes anger, passion, or danger.

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Line symbolism in art

Lines in art not only outline shapes but also communicate direction, movement, and even emotional states. Horizontal lines convey calm or rest, vertical lines suggest stability or loftiness, and diagonal lines imply action or tension.

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Repetition in art

Repetition of lines, colors, or shapes within an artwork creates a sense of unity, rhythm, or pattern. It can also emphasize certain elements and draw the viewer's eye to specific parts of the composition.

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Thick lines in art

Thick lines in art are used to emphasize elements, drawing attention to specific shapes or details within the composition. They can contribute to a sense of weight, boldness, or strength.

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Thin lines in art

Thin lines convey softness, delicacy or fragility in art. They can be used to create a feeling of lightness, grace, or subtlety. They can also suggest a sense of movement or fluidity.

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Study Notes

Essay/Story Coherence

  • Parallel structure in words allows readers to understand relationships between multiple ideas presented in sequence. These ideas must use similar phrasing styles for clarity.
  • Pronoun use improves coherence by replacing proper nouns. This prevents repetitive nouns or proper nouns.
  • Repetition of a word/phrase helps readers understand the development of the thesis (main idea). This only applies to words/phrases connected to the thesis.
  • Transitions (words/phrases) guide readers from one concept to the next. They help anticipate how ideas connect. Emphatic transitions (e.g., "in addition") suggest elaboration. Oppositional transitions (e.g., "however") suggest opposing ideas.

Emphasis

  • Parallel structure emphasizes ideas by using similar grammatical forms to present equal importance.
  • Punctuation, like exclamation points, dashes, and quotation marks, can emphasize ideas.
  • Repetition of key words/phrases can create emphasis.
  • Rhetorical questions emphasize ideas because they invite consideration, but do not need answering.
  • Brief sentences/fragments can be emphatic by being concise and conveying a sense of urgency.

Style (Formal/Informal)

  • Informal style:
    • First-person point of view (using "I," "we," etc.)
    • Short sentences/fragments
    • Short paragraphs
    • Contractions
    • Conversational vocabulary
    • Rhetorical questions
    • Figurative devices (imagery, etc.)
    • Emotional tone
  • Formal style:
    • Third-person point of view
    • Detailed sentences
    • Longer paragraphs
    • Few or no contractions
    • Sophisticated vocabulary
    • Few or no rhetorical questions
    • Factual and well-documented tone

Visuals (Message)

  • When expressing a visual message, use a thematic statement, avoid first- and second person pronouns, avoid imperatives, and avoid clichés.
  • Express the message as a full thematic statement.
  • Minimize use of first/second person pronouns.
  • Avoid use of imperative statements.
  • Avoid clichés.
  • Avoid figurative language.
  • Determine the significance of visual elements to support theme development.

Mood

  • Color Significance:
    • Red: energy, anger, evil, excitement, danger, joy, passion
    • Pink: happiness, lightheartedness, youth, innocence, romance
    • Orange: warmth, joy, positivity, action, unease, danger
    • Yellow: energy, vibrancy, lightness, optimism
    • Green: wealth, nature, sickness, poison, envy
    • Blue: contemplation, harmony, tranquility, sadness, melancholy
    • Violet: royalty, decadence, mysticism, passion
    • Brown: earth, life, growth, decay
  • Line Significance:
    • Horizontal: calmness, rest
    • Vertical: loftiness, stability
    • Diagonal: movement, direction, tension
    • Curved (shallow): comfort, safety, familiarity, tranquility
    • Curved (deep): confusion, turbulence, tension, anxiety
    • Jagged: movement, tension, anxiety
    • Directional: emphasis
    • Thick: emphasis
    • Thin: softness
    • Repeating: unity

Visual Elements

  • Symbol
  • Texture
  • Angle
  • Balance
  • Color
  • Focal Point
  • Focus
  • Frame
  • Lighting
  • Asymmetry
  • Background
  • Composition
  • Contrast
  • Foreground
  • Juxtaposition
  • Symmetry

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