Paragraph Organization and Development Flashcards
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What does 'coherence' mean in the context of paragraph writing?
Answer: Having all sentences logically connected and easy to follow
Coherence means the paragraph flows logically, with ideas linked in a clear sequence that the reader can follow without confusion.
Which organizational pattern arranges details based on their physical location or position?
Answer: Spatial order
Spatial order organizes details by their physical location, such as top to bottom, left to right, or near to far.
In the PEEL paragraph method, what does the first 'E' represent?
Answer: Evidence
In PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explain, Link), the first E stands for Evidence — the facts, data, or quotations that support the point.
What term describes a sentence in a paragraph that does NOT support the topic sentence?
Answer: An irrelevant sentence
An irrelevant sentence disrupts paragraph unity by introducing ideas unrelated to the paragraph's stated main point.
Which paragraph development pattern is most appropriate for explaining a step-by-step procedure?
Answer: Process analysis
Process analysis breaks a task or procedure into a sequence of steps, explaining how to complete it from start to finish.
A paragraph that opens with a broad generalization and narrows to a specific concluding point is using which structure?
Answer: Inverted pyramid
The inverted pyramid structure moves from a general statement down to a specific, focused conclusion, funneling the reader toward the main point.
A paragraph that examines how two subjects are alike AND different is using which development pattern?
Answer: Comparison and contrast
Comparison and contrast paragraphs examine both similarities (comparison) and differences (contrast) between two or more subjects.