ENG 9: Paragraph Structure and Transitions

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph. It usually appears at the beginning of the paragraph.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are sentences in a paragraph that provide evidence, examples, or explanations to support the main idea presented in the topic sentence.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to derive logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true.

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What is the structure of an inverted triangle paragraph?

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An inverted triangle paragraph starts with a broad statement or main idea and narrows down to specific details or examples.

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What is the purpose of transitions in writing?

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Transitions are words or phrases that connect ideas and help the flow of writing, guiding the reader from one thought to another.

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What is an example of a transition word that indicates contrast?

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'However' is a transition word that indicates contrast between two ideas.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea of a paragraph is the central point or argument that the paragraph is trying to convey.

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How can you identify the topic sentence in a paragraph?

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The topic sentence can often be identified as the sentence that summarizes the main idea or is the most general statement in the paragraph.

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What is prose?

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Prose is written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without the structured meter or rhyme found in poetry.

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What is the role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph and provides closure to the reader.