Grammatical Signals Flashcards

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The connecting words between paragraphs are known as

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Transition words or transition signals

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When beginning to write, it is helpfuk to determine the…

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Patterns of development

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A method of writing a composition that discusses the broad topic usinf specific details that supports the topic

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General to particular (deductive)

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It is the relationship in which one event (cause) makes another event to happen (event)

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Cause and effect relationship

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3 different eays to use the cause-and-effect pattern in writing

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Cause to effect
Effect to cause
Consecutivr cause and effect

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In general is an unsatisfactory situation that causes troubles or difficulties

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Problem

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A way to deal with the situation so that the troubles or difficulties are removed

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Solution

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Is used to deal with topics that pose problems and present solutions in a logial manner

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Problem-solution pattern of development

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Variations of problem-solution pattern…

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Problem-solution
Problem-cause-solution
Problem-process-solution

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A persuasive parapgraph intends to convince readers to do or belive in something.ex:critiques or reviews,editorials,advertisement etc

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Claim and counter-claim (persuasivr paragraph)

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Is just a fancy way of saying that you’re stating your main point.

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Claim

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Is just the opposite of claim

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Counter-claim

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