Coherence/linking words/tips and terms
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Sunnykisses251 on May 17, 2009
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Unity | the way in which each sentence relates to the topic sentence |
| Coherence | the ways in which each sentence relates to the other sentences in the paragraph |
| Following a natural sentence order, repeated key words and use of pronouns, and linking words | the three ways of coherence are....? |
| Addition, Contrast, Examples, Comparison, Results, Emphasis, Conclude | the seven linking word categories are...? |
| Narrative Paragraph | tells a real or an imaginary story |
| Chronological Order | (time order) events are arranged in the order in which they happened |
| Descriptive Paragraph | creates a vivid picture in words of a person, an object, or a scene |
| Spatial Order | details are arranged according to their location; transitions make clear the spatial relationships among details |
| Persuasive Paragraph | states an opinion and uses facts, examples, and reasons to convince readers |
| Order of Importance | supporting evidence is arranged in the order of LEAST TO MOST (or most to least) important. Transitions show the relationships between ideas. |
| Essay | a composition that presents and develops one main idea in three or more paragraphs |
| Paragraph | a group of related sentences that present and develop one main idea |
| Expository Paragraph | paragraph that explains or informs |
| Topic Sentence | states the main idea of the paragraph |
| Supporting Sentences | these explain the topic sentence by giving specific details, facts, examples, or reasons |
| Concise Sentences | you do these to express your meaning in as few words as possible |
| Adequate Development | by using specific details and information you are achieving what? |
| Limiting the Subject | the subject is covered adequately in one paragraph |
| Details | they suit the main idea(s) of your paragraph and explain the subject clearly |
| Specific Details | these details bring our description to life, making it seem as if you are there and can see the object, person, place (etc.) |
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