CHAPTER 2

• What is the main focus of unity in writing?


  One main idea
• How must supporting details relate to the main idea?

  They must directly explain or prove it
• What are the ways to achieve unity in a paragraph?

  1. Provide a specific topic sentence
  2. Ensure the topic sentence has a topic and limiting idea
• What does a specific topic sentence do?

  It controls the flow of details
• What is a limiting idea in a topic sentence?

  It narrows the domain to a specific idea
• What are transition signals?

  Words or phrases that connect ideas
• What does coherence mean in writing?

  Logical and smooth flow of sentences
• What is the origin of the word coherence?

  It comes from the Latin word cohere
• Where can transition phrases appear in a sentence?

  Beginning, middle, or end of a clause
• How should consistent pronouns be used?

  Same person and number throughout
• What are the four ways to achieve coherence in writing?

  1. Repeat key nouns
  2. Use consistent pronouns
  3. Use coherence/transitional signals
  4. Arrange ideas logically
• What is an exception regarding listing ideas in order?

  They usually appear only at the beginning
• Where does the word "too" usually appear in a sentence?

  At the end of a sentence
• What is the purpose of transition phrases and conjunctive adverbs?

  To connect two independent clauses
• What are the kinds of logical order in writing?

  1. Comparison Contrast Paragraph
  2. Chronological Order
  3. Logical Division of Ideas
• What does a comparison contrast paragraph discuss?

  Similarities and/or differences between items
• What is logical division of ideas?

  A topic divided into separate parts
• What is a subordinator?

  The first word in a dependent clause
• What punctuation follows a dependent clause?

  Put a comma after it
• What is an exception for using a comma before "but"?

  To emphasize contrast in ideas
• When should a comma be used with coordinators?

  When connecting two independent clauses
• How does humor play a role in advertising?

  It engages consumers and enhances recall
• Why is coherence important in writing?

  It enhances reader understanding and flow
• How do transitional signals affect writing clarity?

  They help connect ideas smoothly
• What is the relationship between unity and coherence?

  Unity supports coherence in writing