SECTION C : CONSTRUCTING PARAGRAPHS

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A paragraph can be sequenced from specific to general.
A paragraph can be sequenced from general to specific.
A paragraph can be sequenced without a main claim.

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An example paragraph is also called an illustration paragraph.
An analogy is a type of explanatory paragraph.
A paragraph that details the steps for tying your shoes is not a type of explanation paragraph.

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A paragraph that uses an analogy is a type of classification paragraph.
If a paragraph explained the differences between two types of wheat, it would be following the developmental strategy of a classification paragraph.
A paragraph that divides items into groups or categories is called a classification paragraph.

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Taking the items of a group and dividing them into subsets is one of the techniques of a classification and division paragraph.
When you compare items in a group, you should also contrast them.
When you compare or contrast two items, you can either move back and forth between the two items or cover the attributes of one item and then examine the attributes of the other.

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A definition paragraph can explain what a word or concept means by comparing two or more terms.
A definition paragraph can explain what a word or concept means by explaining in detail the word or concept.
A definition paragraph can explain what a word or concept means by using an example to illustrate how the word or term is used.

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A transition is a link between ideas or concepts within a paragraph or between paragraphs.
Transitions can be made with a word or a phrase.
Parallel structure can not be used to create a transition between two ideas or concepts.

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Transitional expressions include such expressions as above all, indeed, more importantly, of course, and truly.
Time indicators such as after, as long as, at last, before, and finally can not be used as transitional devices.
After all, as a result, in short, on the whole, and therefore can all be used as transitions.

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In Christensen's model of the paragraph, a paragraph frequently uses both coordination and subordination.
In Christensen's model, the first sentence of a paragraph is frequently the lead or topic sentence, which is a Level 1 sentence.
According to Christensen, a mixed paragraph does not have a clear Level 1 statement that acts as its lead or topic sentence.

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An introductory paragraph should contain only a thesis or topic sentence and support for that statement.
A provocative question in your introductory paragraph is a type of hook.
A preview of what you are going to write in your essay is an optional element of an introductory paragraph.

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A paragraph must develop the topic of your essay; it cannot in itself act as a bridge between two elements of your topic.
A final paragraph can summarize, restate, or indicate the significance of your thesis.
A concluding paragraph should strike a note of finality about your topic.

Fill in the blank in each of the following questions

11. The main claim of an essay is its ______________

strongest supporting point
its main thesis

12. As well and furthermore are transitional expressions ______________.

that indicate clarification
introduce additional information

13. To indicate a concession to your position, you might use the transitional expression ______________.

at last
of course

14. Namely is a transitional expression that introduces a/an ______________.

example
sequence

15. Finally is a transitional expression that is part of a ________________.

contrast
sequence

16. In Christensen's model of the paragraph, a Level 2 sentence is a sentence that he also describes as ________________.

coordinate
subordinate

17.The _______________paragraph of an essay is the most demanding to write.

first
last

Answer whether the following statements are true or false

18. One of the most common ways of developing a paragraph is from general to specific.

true
false

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19. You can also develop a paragraph according to time or to space.

true
false

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20. In a paragraph, the main idea or claim can never come last.

true
false

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21. In a descriptive paragraph, the primary elements do not have to stand out, and the paragraph does not have to express a clear point of view.

true
false

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22. An analogy is a type of explanatory paragraph.

true
false

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23. When you are dividing ideas into groups, you are using the paragraph development technique of division.

true
false

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24. If a question asks you to compare, your paragraph would not be complete unless you also contrasted the items you were asked to compare.

true
false

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25. In other words and to clarify are transitional expressions that indicate clarification.

true
false

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26. If you wanted to use a transitional expression to create emphasis or focus, you might use expressions such as of course, that is, or in particular.

true
false

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27. Christensen's mixed paragraph structure has both coordinate and subordinate sentences.

true
false

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28. If the first sentence of a paragraph is the lead sentence of the paragraph, the second sentence must be subordinate.

true
false

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29. A thought-provoking question can be a good hook for an introductory paragraph.

true
false

30.You should never preview the direction your essay is going in your first paragraph.

true
false

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31. A conclusion should not restate the major claim or thesis of the essay.

true
false