Chapter Exercises

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A paragraph

is a series of questions about the topicis a topic sentence plus a quote from a secondary sourceincludes all the information you brainstormed in your draft even if it is off the topicdevelops one main idea

Writing has coherence if

each sentence flows smoothly into the next it does not repeat key transition words so that readers can followreaders can discern the meaning you intend without your filling in all the detailsyou have one main idea per paragraph

What is meant by "paragraph development"?

main ideas are properly outlined and included in the paragraphsparagraphs involve library research evidenced by the use of quotes from experts in the fieldparagraphs include details, evidence, examples, and the like from personal experience as well as from library research paragraphs have generalized ideas that form a coherent whole

Effective introductions do what?

impress the reader with the specialized knowledge the writer has been able to discover and decipherconverse with the reader using colloquial language, often through the employment of slang terms and jokes to pique interestdiscuss all the main points of the essay, as well as the counterarguments that are addressed, and include facts, statistics, and a review of literaturebuild interest in and bring the reader into the writer's world

Effective conclusions do what?

contain a number of quotes by noted experts to remind readers of the importance of your topicbring up new points so as to leave your reader with many questions about your topicmay look backward or forward contain all the information that didnÕt "fit" the body of the paper

Patterns of paragraph organization include

chronology, priority, trends, and expectationsdescription, classification, definition, and narration sound, sight, smell, touch, and tastenarration, analogy, examples, and subtraction

What is narration?

jotting down ideas on a regular basisdetailing the people, places, and things drawn from the sensestelling a story with events typically arranged in chronological order setting down a structured and orderly selection of points

What is description?

explaining the way something worksoutliningproviding details about people, places, and things drawn from sensory experiences clustering

What is an analogy?

comparing things that may seem to have little in common the tracing of causes in a paragraphdividing one item into parts to better analyze it

Illustration is a pattern of organization: what does it mean?

using sights, sounds, smells, and other descriptive detailsusing charts, graphs, and images to help inform and persuade your audienceusing an extended example a method of achieving coherence

Two subjects, one at a time is what?

a way to organize a comparison and contrast paragraph divide and conquerincoherentseveral people dividing the work on one project

Two subjects, point by point is what?

starting with one item and dividing it into partsreading your essay alouda way to compare two subjects at the same time, item by item checking for adequate transitions between paragraphs

What is process analysis?

something that takes a direct objectfleeting or ephemeral referenttelling how to complete a procedure using examples and comparisons

Looking backward in your conclusion means what?

it is a history of the nature of the problem you are discussingdiscussing an idea by offering an extended examplesummarizing the main points to remind the reader what was discussed two subjects, point by point

Looking forward in your conclusion means what?

referring back to the introductionmoving from general to specific informationlooking ahead to the futurearranging information chronologically

The topic sentence must convey the paragraph's ________.

details concluding sentence title controlling idea

________ means the paragraph contains specific and enough detail to support and explain the topic sentence.

Coherence Organization Unity Development

Choose the sentence that interferes with the unity of the paper.

Topic: Mentoring a child is rewarding.

The time spent with the child is often fun and relaxing. The mentor sees the child grow and make positive choices. Mentoring can be done for only 30 minutes a week.

Choose the sentence that interferes with the unity of the paper.

Topic: DNA typing has changed crime investigation.

A single hair left at a crime scene can prove a suspect was present. Suspects in rape cases can be cleared. Men can find out whether they are the biological father of a child.

Choose the sentence that interferes with the unity of the paper.

Topic: The student lounge is not a good place to study.

The TV is always at top volume. It is so crowded that people are constantly bumping into chairs and tables where students may be reading or writing. The walls are dark and stained with no pictures.

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