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What are characteristics that make an essay or paragraph expository?
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∙ 14y ago
Unity in paragraph
Unity in the paragraph means oneness of idea. A good paragraph possesses unity when all the sentences develop the main idea. Unity in the paragraph is achieved by the use of (1) a topic sentence with its controlling idea (2) supporting details, and (3) a clinching sentence.
Coherence in the paragraph
The word "coherence" derived from "cohere" literally means "to hold together". If the sentences in the paragraph should relate to the topic sentence to effect a unified whole, these sentences should further be arranged in an orderly sequence and linked to one another to ensure a smooth progression of ideas from one sentence to another.
Emphasis in the paragraph
Emphasis is concerned with how important the ideas can be made prominent. Ideas in the paragraph are made emphatic through (1) position in the paragraph, (2) proportion in discussion, (3) the use of parallel grammatical structures, (4) the repetition of key ideas, and (5) the arrangement of ideas in a climate order.
Important ideas are given prominence by placing them at the beginning or at the end of the paragraph.
PARAGRAPH BY ANALOGY
A paragraph by analogy compares two different things on the basis of their similarities in certain aspects. This kind of paragraph development premises its explanation on the familiar or known, so that the logical order (from the familiar to the unfamiliar) is presumed to be the best paragraph order.
PARAGRAPH BY PROCESS
The paragraph by process is concerned with "how" topics, such as "how garbage is turned into compost", or "how ready-made dresses are made". It may involve the giving and receiving of instruction on a certain task or operation; or it may entail an explanation of process too intricate or complicated for the ordinary reader to perform and bring to...
It consists of 5-7 sentences. There is a topic sentence, 3 supporting sentences, and a conclusion sentence.
- Starts on an indented line
- Consists of one or more sentences
- Deals with a single thought, topic, or quotes one speaker.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoA well-written paragraph is at least five sentences long. At the beginning of each paragraph it should be indented. It needs to have a topic sentence and a concluding sentence. I hope this is helpful just kidding
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∙ 14y agoit clarifies data.
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What characteristics make these essays expository?
Many characteristics apply to expository essays. Among them are that they are backed by many facts and evidence, are presented in an unbiased way, and all information supports a specific concept in the essay.
What is the definition of expository essays?
basically explaining what ur topic is.. tell the audience what is it and how it works
How do you write an expository essay about the music?
Make a story map, write details, and outline. Write your essay.
What characteristics make the four types of essays expository?
our thoughts
What is the purpose of an explanatory essay?
An expository essay is designed to investigate a chosen concept or theory, evaluate evidence related to the idea, expound on the concept, and then set forth the writer's argument about the idea in a straightforward way. To take the root of the word expository, these essays literally "expose" a subject.
How do you make a sentence with the word paragraph in it?
The first paragraph of my essay was about the book.
Essays-one paragraph in length?
An essay is more than one paragraph. A paragraph is just what it is four or five sentences. That doesn't make an essay.``
What are strategies for developing an essay?
HAve 4 paragraphs. the first paragraph is an intro paragraph. The second one is the 1st body paragraph. The 3rd is the 2nd body paragraph and the 4th paragraph is the conclusion. If you need a longer essay make more body paragraphs
What 8 things make a good essay?
Your essay should, firstly, have an engaging title. This is followed by a short introductory paragraph or two, to set thescene for the body of the essay. The body should fully cover your topic and then be followed by a concluding paragraph.
What is a good conclusion paragraph to put in a point by point essay?
To finish off any essay, just compare each point (if this is a comparison essay) or just basically make a summary. It's easiest just to highlight the most important part of each paragraph and just cram it in. A four line paragraph conclusion also looks best.
How do you write a paragraph to convince a teacher to turn in an essay late?
If you mean forgery you cant, but you could make your essay extra long and perfect. There's no easy way out.
How do you use a hook for a differences essay?
A hook is the opening line or paragraph in an essay. It can be a question, a fact, or an opinion. Hooks are used to interest readers and make them want to keep reading.
