Paragraph Flashcards

1
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building blocks of writing are

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-words
-sentences
-paragraphs.

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2
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a series of sentences on a specific point or topic sentences

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Paragraph

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3
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made up of a topic sentence, the developing details, and a concluding sentence.

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Paragraph

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4
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group of related sentences joined together to develop one idea.

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Paragraph

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5
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general paragraph based on its three main elements

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(1) topic sentence,
(2) supporting evidence/ details
(3) concluding statement.

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6
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well written paragraph must have

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a topic sentence which states the main idea

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7
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expresses the main idea of the paragraph

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topic sentence

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8
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clearly state the main idea that you will develop throughout the paragraph

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topic sentence

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9
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location of topic sentence

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usually found at the beginning or ending of the paragraph

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10
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single idea in paragraph

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main idea

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11
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subject matter that main idea deals with is the

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topic

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12
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other sentences in the paragraph that give facts, details, and examples to support or develop the main idea

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supporting details

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13
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sentence essentially restates the main idea of the paragraph in the context of the supporting evidence.

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Concluding statement

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14
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used to transition into the main idea of the next paragraph, which improves the overall flow of the paper.

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Concluding statement

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15
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topic sentence is directly stated in the paragraph

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explicit topic sentence

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16
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topic sentence is indirectly stated in the paragraph

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implicit topic sentence

17
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Here are some ways you can develop and support your topic:

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  1. Use examples
  2. Tell a story illustrating the idea
  3. Compare and Contrast
  4. Give data (such as facts, statistics, etc.)
18
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Qualities of a Paragraph

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-Unity
-Coherence
-Emphasis
-Paragraph Development

19
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singleness or “oneness” of purpose

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Unity

20
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All the detail sentences clearly point to or support the topic sentence.

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Unity

21
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making all the factors, details, information, and examples deal with the main idea of the paragraph

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Unity

22
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all the sentences and ideas in the paragraph flow smoothly together to make clear and logical points about the topic

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Coherence

23
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the flow of transfer of ideas from sentence to another is based on sound thanking or a say the order of sentences

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Coherence

24
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achieved by making the most important ideas stand out from the rest of the details

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Emphasis

25
Q

Support and evidence provided by the writer can be explained in different ways.

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Paragraph Development