Composition Terms
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 paragraph | group of sentences about one topic |
| topic sentence | the controlling sentence for a paragraph |
| clincher | the summary sentence for a paragraph |
| essay | several paragraphs about the same topic |
| thesis statement | controlling sentence for an essay |
| revise | to edit and correct an essay |
| transition | a word or words used to join ideas together |
| proofread | to read looking for errors |
| to develop; development | adding ideas and information to make the meaning clear |
| restatement of the thesis statement | to state the thesis in different words |
| narration | an essay that tells a story |
| description | an essay that tells what something looks, sounds, and smells like |
| comparison/contrast | an essay which shows similarities and differences |
| process | an essay that shows how to do something |
| resume | a one page summary of your accomplishments |
| reference page | a separate page listing information about people who will testify for you |
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