They Say, I Say, Chapter 8 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does writing that's hard to follow do?

Gestures backward

Never gestures backward or forward (correct)

Gestures forward

Establishes connections

What are good sentences connected to?

What came before and what comes after

What qualities do the best compositions have?

Establish a sense of momentum and direction

How should sentences think of connections?

Having arms that reach both backward and forward Signup and view all the answers

What do transitions help to mark?

The kind of connection you are making Signup and view all the answers

What do strong arguments come together with?

Transitional words Signup and view all the answers

What do pointing words refer to?

Backward to some concept in a previous sentence Signup and view all the answers

What are fuzzy words?

Ambiguous pointing words Signup and view all the answers

How can you repeat yourself effectively?

With a difference to avoid being redundant Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Writing Clarity

Writing that is difficult to follow lacks connections to previous or subsequent content.
Good sentences are linked to preceding and succeeding ideas, enhancing coherence.

Composition Quality

The best compositions create momentum by explicitly connecting different sections.
Strong arguments are unified by transitional phrases indicating relationships between ideas.

Sentence Structure

Sentences should be designed to have "arms" that reach backward to earlier ideas and forward to future concepts.
Transitions play a crucial role in clarifying the type of connection between sentences.

Argumentation Techniques

Transitional words such as "therefore," "for example," "however," and "nevertheless" are instrumental in building strong arguments.
Pointing words serve to refer back to concepts mentioned earlier, ensuring consistency.

Ambiguity in Language

Fuzzy words, including ambiguous terms like "this" or "that," can create confusion regarding their specific references.
Repetition in writing is effective when done with variation to prevent redundancy, thus maintaining reader engagement.

Description

Explore key concepts from Chapter 8 of 'They Say, I Say' with these flashcards. This chapter focuses on the importance of writing coherence and the connections between sentences. Deepen your understanding of effective writing techniques and improve your composition skills.