English Study Guide
its about a wonderful breakfast
The paragraph above is description because it is describing something
Longer, more complicated paragraphs need a concluding sentence.
True
The concluding sentence should restate or summarize the content of the topic sentence.
True
two or more possible meanings; doubtfulness; uncertainty
ambiguity
a positive statement without support or proof
assertion
Beside the right wall, the china cabinet was empty and the rest of the room undisturbed. spatial words
beside right empty
developing a topic using the step-by-step process of events as they occurred
chronological
"An Hour in the Dentist's Office"
chronological order
A narrative paragraph structures information by _____.
chronological organization
logical connection; consistency
coherence
"The Freshwater and Saltwater Flounder"
comparison/contrast
an idea drawn from the specific
concept
expressing much in a few words
concise
The function of transitional words is to______________ clauses or sentences.
connect
prominent; standing out; remarkable
conspicuous
uninterrupted succession
continuity
What are the three methods of transition?
continuity of thought pronoun reference transitional words
that which reaches a conclusion by reasoning from the general to the specific
deductive
The paragraph has been called a miniature composition because both _____.
develop one main idea purposes are similar structures are similar
The entire house seemed almost as if a family had never lived there, and everywhere were signs of lifelessness. spatial words
entire there everywhere
A paragraph's structure determines its purpose.
false
All good paragraphs have topic sentences.
false
The paragraph having the topic sentence in the middle is known as the inductively developed paragraph.
false
The door at the front was partially open as I walked into the room. spatial words
front
developing a topic by making an assertion and then supporting it with details
general to particular
Type the six personal pronouns used in the paragraph from "Bartleby the Scrivener," listing each one only once (Include any personal possessive pronouns.).
his me I he my him
reasoning from specific facts to a general conclusion
inductively
having no application or effect
irrelevant
To the left, I noticed, the table had been cleared completely, and the kitchen sink at the back was spotless. spatial words
left back
a group of sentences all related to a central idea
paragraph
developing a topic by stating facts and then concluding with a topic sentence
particular to general
to narrate the facts
recount
developing a topic by a description of what the author sees
spatial
"Boggstown--How It Used to Look"
spatial order
A descriptive paragraph structures information by _____.
spatial organization
What is the writer's purpose in the paragraph above? its about the goodness of steak
to entertain or please
What is the writer's purpose in the paragraph above? Its about eggs
to inform or explain
An expository paragraph structures information by _____.
topic sentence/details
A single paragraph can use elements of exposition, description, and narration.
true
Any of the three types of paragraphs (narrative, descriptive, expository) can be used in accomplishing the writer's purpose.
true
The expository paragraph develops around the central idea stated in the topic sentence.
true
The most logical pattern to follow is one that has the main statement at the beginning of the paragraph.
true
In the paragraph above, what five details did the author give to prove his topic sentence?
Some parents are more interested in social life. Some parents are too involved in work. Children look to outside sources for attention. Children often get into trouble while searching for acceptance. Parents find out too late what neglect had done to their children.
The paragraph that presents a series of specific statements that lead to a conclusion at the end of a paragraph is a "particular to general" statement.
true
