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1
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a collection of related sentences with one
central idea. Each sentence shows connection to other
sentences in the paragraph

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paragraph

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It gives a written account of an event or story, or simply,
storytelling. The sequence of events is told in chronological
order

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narration

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3
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an independent unit or a related unit. As an
independent unit, it is complete in itself. As a related unit, it is
a part of a composition that is combined with other
paragraphs to make a larger composition

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paragraph

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4
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It usually contains the following: the who, what and when.

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narration

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5
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give the paragraph life as it elaborates
on the scope given by the topic sentence

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supporting details

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6
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The life-giving element of the story

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characters

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6
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simply tells what happened and
establishes facts. It is sharing of personal experiences that
offer lessons and insights. It is more than just a chronological
sequence of events that happen to the different
characters. It also contains elements of drama and tension

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narrative paragraph

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7
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from the root word narrates, originated from the
Latin word narrare— which means

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related or told

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8
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One of the most important elements in writing is
the ______. It is worth noting that
without a solid structure in place

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form or structure

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9
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reveals the main or central idea of the
paragraph. It does not necessarily have to be placed at the
beginning of the paragraph. It may be found in the middle
of the first and the last sentence or at the end. If it is found at
the end of the paragraph, it may be used as a clinching or
the concluding sentence.

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topic sentence

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10
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closes your paragraph. According to
Dagdag (2010), this “may be a restatement of the topic
sentence, a summary, or a conclusion based on the
supporting details.

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clinching sentences

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11
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It is where the
events in the
story become
complicated
and the conflict
in the story is
exposed

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rising action

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12
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It is the part of the
story where the
characters and the
setting are revealed

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exposition

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12
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the highest
point of
interest and
the turning
point of the
story.

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climax

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13
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The final
resolution of
the plot in
the story.

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denouement

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14
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The events
and
complicatio
ns begin to
resolve
themselves

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falling action

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15
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point of view. The narrator is not part of the story
but describes the events that happen. The writer uses the
pronouns he, she , him, and her

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third person

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16
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-It is the perspective of the writer in narrating the
story.

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point of view

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17
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point of view. The story is told by the protagonist or
one of the characters using pronouns I , me , we.

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first person

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18
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point of view. The author tells the story in
second point of view using the pronouns you , yours, and your.

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second person

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19
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gives information of what a person, an object,
a place or a situation is like.
It appeals to the reader’s senses.

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description

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20
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a factual description of the topic at
hand. This relies its information on physical aspects and appeals
to those who crave for facts.

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objective description

21
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allows the writer to explore ways to
describe an emotion, an event, a thing, a place or person,
appealing to emotions

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subjective

22
Q

has concrete and specific
details, which are carefully chosen by a writer to paint a
picture in the mind of the reader

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descriptive paragraph

23
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emphasizes a reader’s ability to paint
vivid pictures using words on a reader’s mind. This relies on
the writer’s ability to appeal to his/her five senses: the
sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing

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descriptive writing

24
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explains a concept, term or subject. Its main
purpose is to tell what something is.

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definition

25
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It consists of three parts: (1) the term, concept or
subject to be defined; (2) the general class to which it
belongs; and (3) the characteristics that differentiate it
from the other members of its class

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definition

26
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The definitions provided in dictionaries.

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formal definition

26
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explains what a term means. When you
want your readers to know exactly how you are using a
certain term or an unfamiliar concept , you use
definition

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definition

27
Q

gives the meaning of an abstract word for one
particular time and place.
Example: 100 degrees Celsius may be operationally defined as the
process of heating water at sea level until it is observed to boil

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operational description

27
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mean the same as another word.
Example: Hot: burning, fiery, boiling

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synonym or words

27
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s the exact or the literal meaning of the word
Example: The boy was pushy. (He was literally pushing people.)

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denotion

27
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It is a definition sentence which is extended into a paragraph
by adding meanings, descriptions, narrations , and other kinds of paragraph
development to make clear the term being defined

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definition paragraph

27
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is an idea or meaning suggested by or associated with a
word or things
Example: blue is a color, but it is also a word used to describe a feeling of
sadness, as in: “She’s feeling blue.”

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connotation

27
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It is a definition sentence which is extended into a paragraph by adding meanings, descriptions, narrations , and other kinds of paragraph development to make clear the term being defined

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definition paragraph

28
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paragraphs group items into categories, to establish a clear distinction.
 If the topic encompasses a large body of information, one effective way of elaborating it is through classifying things of distinct features into groups/classes.
groups items into categories to establish a clear distinction between related or similar ideas. Similar items are grouped into categories for the readers to better understand and analyze the material at hand.

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classification

29
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tells how two things are similar.

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comparison

30
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tells how they are different.

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contrast

31
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You present all of the facts and supporting details about one topic , and then you give all the facts and supporting details about the other topic.

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subject by subject

32
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You discuss each point for both subjects before giving on the next point

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point by point

33
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is what makes a particular thing happen.

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cause

34
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is what results from a particular situation, activity, or behavior.

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effect

35
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 analysis must not only raise the question why, but also give answers to the satisfaction of the reader.

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A paragraph developed by causal

36
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is a method for analyzing and writing about a topic by identifying a problem and proposing one or more solutions.
 paragraphs as the term implies, presents and identifies a problem and proposes possible solution/s.

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problem-solution

37
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. This paragraph/s will dwell on the elaboration of the problem, effectively conveying the importance of a solution. You may present reliable sources and evidence to support your stand.

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  1. Problem Paragraph
38
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. Present and describe a concrete solution to the problem. Explain how this solution is better than other probable solutions.

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Solution Paragraph

39
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Conclude the essay with connection between the problem and its proposed solution.

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Conclusion.

40
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tries to convince the reader that a particular point of view is worthy of consideration. It wants you to consider both sides of an issue, but it reveals a bias in favor of one side over another.
 A intends to convince readers to do or believe in something.
 Knowing how to write a —–allows you to express your personal conviction or opinion about an issue or topic and make the readers agree with or adopt your conviction or opinion

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persuasive paragraph

40
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the structural framework for writing. it is important to effective writing because it provides readers with a framework to help them fulfill their wxpectationss for the text. this is the logical progression and completeness of ideas in a text. Organization is achieved when ideas are logically and accurately arranged

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organization

41
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we mean by every part of a composition must contribute to one main unifying thought which means that the various parts of a text must follow one another in an order which makes thei relationship clear

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coherence

42
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means that the overall text has meaning

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cohesion

43
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the format ia an aspect of the organization that is immidiately apparent to the reader

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physical format

44
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signal words are textual cues that readers can use to follow a text

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ignal words (transitional device)

45
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the structure proves the framework upon which the text is organized

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structure

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