LESSON 4: Properties of a Well-Written Text Flashcards

1
Q

is a series of sentences that

are organized, coherent, and are all related to a single
topic.

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PARAGRAPH

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Q

It is said that ideas are well-developed when there is a clear
statement of purpose, position, facts, examples, specific
details, definitions, explanation, justifications, or opposing
viewpoints

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ORGANIZATION

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3
Q

This means that sentences are arranged in a
logical manner, making them easily understood
by the reader. It also refers to putting connected
ideas together to make sense .

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COHERENCE

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4
Q

It is achieved when a composition contains

one focused idea

In a unified text, all the supporting ideas are

relevant to the main thought

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UNITY

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4
Q

It refers to the connection of ideas at sentence
level which uses transitional devices.

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COHESIONc

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5
Q

One of the clearest indicators of a well written text.

It enables writers to effectively communicate ideas
without confusing the reader

Adjusting language based on target audience.

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LANGUAGE USE

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6
Q

more factual, based on truth

and can be proven.

This usually use formal words.

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OBJECTIVE TONE

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7
Q

focuses on personal biases,
belief, opinion, feelings, thoughts
about the topic you are talking
about

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SUBJECTIVE TONE

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8
Q

Focuses on the technicalities of the structure.

It determines errors on subject-verb agreement,
prepositions, tenses, the grammar, spelling,
capitalization, abbreviations and acronyms, the use of
numbers as part of the statement, and the punctuation
marks.

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MECHANICS

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