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What is the primary focus of ensuring proper organization in a written text?
What is the primary focus of ensuring proper organization in a written text?
- Using complex sentence structures to impress the reader.
- Maintaining consistent font sizes and styles.
- Including a variety of colorful images and graphics.
- Arranging ideas logically and using effective paragraphing. (correct)
Which of the following best describes the role of 'cohesive devices' in writing?
Which of the following best describes the role of 'cohesive devices' in writing?
- To confuse the reader and make the text more challenging.
- To create a sense of unity and logical flow between sentences and paragraphs. (correct)
- To replace all nouns with pronouns to shorten sentence length.
- To abruptly change the subject and introduce new topics.
In what way does 'coherence' contribute to the quality of a written text?
In what way does 'coherence' contribute to the quality of a written text?
- By enhancing the overall understandability and unity of the text. (correct)
- By focusing solely on the aesthetic appearance of the document.
- By using jargon and technical terms to demonstrate expertise.
- By making the ideas more complex and difficult to grasp.
Which logical pattern is most suitable for writing a historical account?
Which logical pattern is most suitable for writing a historical account?
What is the key benefit of using 'concrete and specific language' in writing?
What is the key benefit of using 'concrete and specific language' in writing?
Which of the following elements falls under the domain of 'mechanics' in writing?
Which of the following elements falls under the domain of 'mechanics' in writing?
What does 'spatial order' primarily describe in the context of organizing a written text?
What does 'spatial order' primarily describe in the context of organizing a written text?
What is the purpose of 'emphatic order' in writing?
What is the purpose of 'emphatic order' in writing?
In the context of writing, what does 'formality of language' refer to?
In the context of writing, what does 'formality of language' refer to?
What is the benefit of using 'gender-neutral language' in writing?
What is the benefit of using 'gender-neutral language' in writing?
When should you capitalize the pronoun "I"?
When should you capitalize the pronoun "I"?
What is the primary function of a colon (:) in a sentence?
What is the primary function of a colon (:) in a sentence?
According to the principles of subject-verb agreement, what form should the verb take if the subject is singular?
According to the principles of subject-verb agreement, what form should the verb take if the subject is singular?
What is a 'comma splice'?
What is a 'comma splice'?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically associated with well-written texts?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically associated with well-written texts?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?
Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?
What type of logical pattern is used in a recipe?
What type of logical pattern is used in a recipe?
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "Reach"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "Reach"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "Pay (money)"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "Pay (money)"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "Is capable of"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "Is capable of"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "Beneficial"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "Beneficial"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "By means of"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "By means of"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "Accumulate"?
Which of these words is the MOST formal equivalent of "Accumulate"?
Flashcards
Organization in Writing
Organization in Writing
The arrangement of ideas in a text, including paragraphing and logical order.
Coherence
Coherence
The overall understandability and unity of a text, focusing on the logic of ideas and their presentation.
Cohesion
Cohesion
The degree to which sentences are connected, using cohesive devices to create a smooth flow.
Cohesive Devices
Cohesive Devices
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Chronological Order
Chronological Order
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Spatial Order
Spatial Order
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Order of Importance
Order of Importance
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Language Use
Language Use
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Concrete and Specific Language
Concrete and Specific Language
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Concise Language
Concise Language
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Familiar Language
Familiar Language
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Precise and Clear Language
Precise and Clear Language
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Constructive Language
Constructive Language
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Formality of Language
Formality of Language
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Mechanics in Writing
Mechanics in Writing
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Capitalization Rule 1
Capitalization Rule 1
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Capitalization Rule 2
Capitalization Rule 2
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Capitalization Rule 3
Capitalization Rule 3
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Capitalization Rule 4
Capitalization Rule 4
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Capitalization Rule 5
Capitalization Rule 5
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Period
Period
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Question Mark
Question Mark
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Quotation Marks
Quotation Marks
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Apostrophe
Apostrophe
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Run-on sentence
Run-on sentence
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Subject-verb agreement
Subject-verb agreement
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Comma Splice
Comma Splice
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Mechanics
Mechanics
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Study Notes
- These notes cover properties of well-written texts, focusing on organization, coherence, language use, and mechanics.
Well-Written Text
- A well-written text must be organized, coherent, and cohesive.
- It should use appropriate language.
- A well-written text should be free from grammatical lapses.
Organization
- Organization refers to the arrangement of ideas in a text.
- Proper organization includes paragraphing and a logical order of presenting ideas.
- A well-organized paragraph follows the SINGLE IDEA, TOPIC SENTENCE, TECHNIQUES, CONNECTIVES approach.
Coherence and Cohesion
- Coherence relates to the overall understandability and sense of unity in a text.
- Coherence involves the logic of ideas and how they are presented.
- Cohesion refers to how sentences are connected to ensure an easy flow of ideas.
- Cohesive devices are used as glue to hold the structure of a text together.
Logical Patterns for Coherence and Cohesion
- Chronological order arranges details in the order that they happened.
- Spatial order arranges sentences based on geographical location (left-to-right, up-to-down).
- Order of importance prioritizes ideas based on a hierarchy of value.
Language Use
- The way language is used matters.
- Language use is distinguished by style, tone, and clarity.
Characteristics of Effective Language
- Concrete and specific language
- Concise language
- Familiar language
- Precise and clear language
- Constructive language
- Formality of language
- Gender-neutral language is recommended if you don't know someone's gender or when talking about a group.
Mechanics
- Mechanics describe the technical aspects of writing.
- Mechanics include the established conventions for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and subject-verb agreement.
Capitalization Rules
- Capitalize the first word of every sentence and new line.
- Capitalize the first word of quoted sentences.
- Capitalize names of people, places, and specific locations.
- Capitalize words derived from proper nouns.
- Capitalize streets, cities, provinces, states, and countries.
- Capitalize the pronoun "I."
- Capitalize names of books, movies, arts, and articles.
- Capitalize interjections and exclamations.
- Capitalize the opening and closing of a letter.
Punctuation
- Periods are used at the end of declarative sentences and in abbreviations.
- Question marks follow interrogative sentences.
- Quotation marks are used for direct quotations.
- Commas are used to separate items in a series.
- Hyphens join words serving as a single adjective before a noun.
- Colons introduce a list or explain something in the sentence.
- Parentheses go around extra non-essential information.
- Apostrophes are used in contractions and to indicate possession.
- Exclamation points show strong emotion or give a command.
- Semicolons join two independent clauses not connected with a coordinate conjunction.
Subject-Verb Agreement
- Singular subjects must have singular verbs.
- Collective nouns imply more than one person but are considered singular and take a singular verb.
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