Paragraph Unity and Coherence – Flashcards
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Paragraph unity
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(uni=one) The paragraph focuses on ONE idea and must have: -Main Idea -Topic Sentence -Adequate Support(Supporting Sentences)=Imagery, facts, specific examples, many details, anecdotes -No wondering off topics -Clincher sentence
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Topic Sentence
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a focused, one sentence that states the ONE key point of the entire paragraph. The introductory ideas must be given first. ex.(Intro ideas) I am a student at Loyola. (Topic sentence)Loyola is the best high school in the world.
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Can the topic sentence be anywhere in the paragraph?
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Yes, however it is expected first.
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Adequate Support
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3 or more supporting facts, examples, etc. to support the topic sentence
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Clincher Sentence
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restates supporting details or the topic sentence to bring attention back to the topic. It can be implied or could just lead to the next paragraph
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Paragraph coherence
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logical connection of thoughts or supportive details in a paragraph. Types of orders: -Chronological -Spatial -Order of Importance -Logical
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Chronological Order
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stated according to time
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Spatial Order
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a physical description (head to feet/feet to head)
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Order of Importance
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least to most important ex. Why I attend Loyola( 1 being least 5 being most) 1. Good food 2. Dances are good 3. Sports program 4. Academic acceleration 5. Get into a good college
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Logical Order
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Question that you ask leads to the order -Pros and Cons -Advantages/Disadvantages -Compare/Contrast
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Transitions
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used to connect ideas
