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What type of writing is used when the author describes something using vivid language and appealing to the five senses?
What type of writing is used when the author describes something using vivid language and appealing to the five senses?
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A definition that is universally accepted and rarely changes is known as what type of definition?
A definition that is universally accepted and rarely changes is known as what type of definition?
Standard definition
What type of definition is assigned by an organization?
What type of definition is assigned by an organization?
Regulatory definition
A definition that is subject to interpretation is referred to as what type of definition?
A definition that is subject to interpretation is referred to as what type of definition?
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When a writer assigns a personal meaning to a word, this is known as what type of definition?
When a writer assigns a personal meaning to a word, this is known as what type of definition?
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What type of definition applies to a newly-coined word or a word that has taken on a new meaning?
What type of definition applies to a newly-coined word or a word that has taken on a new meaning?
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What type of writing is used when you explain how things fit into different categories?
What type of writing is used when you explain how things fit into different categories?
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What type of writing strategy is focused on explaining why things happen or the consequences of certain events?
What type of writing strategy is focused on explaining why things happen or the consequences of certain events?
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What is the primary function of a paragraph as an independent unit?
What is the primary function of a paragraph as an independent unit?
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What is the main idea that a paragraph should contain?
What is the main idea that a paragraph should contain?
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What is the topic sentence of this paragraph? 'My first day of college was a disaster. First, I went to the wrong classroom for math. I was sitting in the class, surrounded by people taking notes and paying attention to how to do equations, which would have been okay if I was supposed to be in an algebra class. In reality, I was supposed to be in geometry, and when I discovered my error, I had already missed the first twenty minutes of a one-hour class. When I got to the correct class, all twenty-five students turned and looked at me as the teacher said, 'You're late.''
What is the topic sentence of this paragraph? 'My first day of college was a disaster. First, I went to the wrong classroom for math. I was sitting in the class, surrounded by people taking notes and paying attention to how to do equations, which would have been okay if I was supposed to be in an algebra class. In reality, I was supposed to be in geometry, and when I discovered my error, I had already missed the first twenty minutes of a one-hour class. When I got to the correct class, all twenty-five students turned and looked at me as the teacher said, 'You're late.''
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What is the topic sentence of this paragraph? 'Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. Exercise helps control weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve mental health. Physical activities like walking, running, and swimming increase cardiovascular fitness. Regular exercise releases endorphins, which are natural mood lifters.'
What is the topic sentence of this paragraph? 'Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. Exercise helps control weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve mental health. Physical activities like walking, running, and swimming increase cardiovascular fitness. Regular exercise releases endorphins, which are natural mood lifters.'
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What is the topic sentence of this paragraph? 'Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate and interact with one another. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have made it easier to stay connected with friends and family, share information, and express opinions. However, social media also has its downsides. It can lead to issues such as cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation.'
What is the topic sentence of this paragraph? 'Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate and interact with one another. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have made it easier to stay connected with friends and family, share information, and express opinions. However, social media also has its downsides. It can lead to issues such as cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation.'
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What is an example of subjective narration?
What is an example of subjective narration?
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Name three of the 8 patterns of paragraph development listed?
Name three of the 8 patterns of paragraph development listed?
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Study Notes
Patterns of Development (Week 3)
- A paragraph is a collection of related sentences with one central idea.
- It's an independent unit, complete in itself, with a beginning, middle, and end.
- As a related unit, it's part of a larger composition, combined with other paragraphs.
Hamburger Paragraph
- Topic Sentence: States the main idea of the paragraph.
- Supporting Sentence 1: Provides specific details related to the topic sentence.
- Supporting Sentence 2: Gives another specific detail relating to the main idea.
- Supporting Sentence 3: Contains more specific details about the topic.
- Concluding Sentence: Summarizes the main idea of the paragraph, referring back to the topic sentence.
Paragraph Development Patterns
- Narration: Telling a story. Includes Objective (e.g., doctor's report) and Subjective (e.g., personal essay).
- Description: Provides a vivid experience through sensory details (sight, smell, touch, sound, taste).
- Definition: Explains the meaning of a term. Includes standard, regulatory, qualifying, and personal definitions.
- Classification: Sorts items into categories.
- Comparison and Contrast: Shows similarities and differences between items. Transitional signals (e.g., in the same way, although) are used to show comparison and contrast, respectively.
- Cause and Effect: Explains why something happens or the results of a phenomenon.
- Problem-Solution: Presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.
- Persuasion: Aims to convince the reader of a specific viewpoint. It may present different viewpoints before taking a stance.
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This quiz covers key concepts in paragraph structure and development patterns. Understand the components of a well-structured paragraph, including topic and supporting sentences, and explore various development patterns such as narration and description. Test your knowledge on constructing effective paragraphs.
