Elements That Hinder Comprehension Flashcards
When using pronouns, make sure that the reference is clear to the reader
UPR- Unclear Pronoun Reference
A sentence in which two or more independent clauses are not properly joined by a semicolon or conjunction
Run-On-Sentence
A phrase or clause that is punctuated and capitalized as a sentence but does not constitute a complete grammatical sentence
Fragment
The wrong word can affect reader comprehension
Word Choice
Save the slang for texts and friends. Keep all slang out of any formal writing done in class
Slang/Cliche
There/they’re/their; to/too/two; where/were; its/it’s
Spelling Error
Sentences or phrases which add nothing to your argument. They simply take up space in your paragraph and let your reader know that you have no idea what to say
DW-Dead Wood
Use the third person in formal writing. Do not use pronouns “I”, “me”, “you”, etc. save the pronouns for the informal assignment
Third Person Point of View
The titles of play and novels are underlined or italicized. The titles of short stories and poems are in quotations
Punctuating Titles
Avoid making statements that are unclear
Vague Statement
Use transitional phases to “move” your ideas. Use them between sentences and paragraph to paragraph
Transitions
Use SPECIFIC examples from the text to prove your arguments
Specific Examples
When writing about literature, remember to use present tense. Every time you read a literary work, the action happens all over again
Present Tense
A singular subject requires a singular verb. A plural subject requires a plural verb
S/V-Subject Verb Agreement
