CHAPTER 4: WRITING SENTENCE PATTERNS One of the marks of good writer is the ability to use a variety of sentence types. The simple sentence is an important weapon to have in your writing task‚ but it is limited in the ways it can be used an in the jobs it can perform. Compound and complex sentences give you additional alternatives for expressing ideas‚ usually in more precise ways. Simple Sentence A Simple sentence is a sentence that has only one independent clause. It expresses one
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When given a writing assignment with no specified thesis‚ where I can write about absolutely anything that interests me‚ I become stressed and have the hardest time choosing a topic. That is exactly what happened just the other day when I was told by my professor to “write what I know.” Now most people probably think that selecting a subject is a fairly simple task when given no restrictions; however‚ I think that it is one of the most difficult things to do when writing a paper. When given a topic
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Award winner The Guide‚ which was adapted for film and for Broadway. The setting for most of Narayan’s stories is the fictional town of Malgudi‚ first introduced in Swami and Friends. His narratives highlight social context and provide a feel for his characters through everyday life. He has been compared to William Faulkner‚ who also created a fictional town that stood for reality‚ brought out the humour and energy of ordinary life‚ and displayed compassionate humanism in his writing. Narayan’s short story
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Describe and analyse a subculture with which you are familiar. The definition of a subculture is a culture within a culture where a group develops distinctive norms and values that are different from those of the mainstream culture. The subculture that I will be writing about is called the Fan Base which is also know as the Fandom. A fan base or fandom is a group of regular supporters and enthusiasts that spend a rather large amount of time and energy focussing on a team‚ musician or musical
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Persuasive Writing Assignment Conspiracy Theory and the Catcher in the Rye Conformity Rebellion is when one refuses to accept authority. The transition of childhood into adulthood is most often represented by actions of rebellious nature. The average teen is always looking for away to escape conformity. Two pieces of work that express a common theme of rebellion and conformity are‚ The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and the movie Conspiracy Theory starting Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts
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I feel that I have gotten better on my writing because we spend so much time doing that. I can type a lot faster than I could before and I’m learning new vocabulary. Ms. Kline has taught us really cool words that I sometimes like to say at home cause it makes me feel super cool. In my perspective
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org/10.M65/amr.2012.0165 EDITOR’S COMMENTS: REFLECTIONS ON THE CRAFT OF CLEAR WRITING Writing is hard work. A clear sentence is no accident. Very few sentences come out right the first time‚ or even the third time. Remember this in moments of despair. If you find that writing is hard‚ it’s because it is hard (Zinsser‚ 2006: 9). Most of us struggle with our writing. We thrash and hack our way through paragraphs‚ writing and editing and rewriting until we think we’ve made some progress on that God-forsaken
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xplain why getting a drivers license is an important event in the lives of many teenagers. Describe the major stressors in teens’ lives. Explain why you like (or do not like) to work in a team. Describe some nonmaterial things that make you happy. Explain why some teens commit suicide. Explain the how music affects your life. Explain the impact of different music genres on society. Explain why students listen to a particular type of music. Explain why some teens skip school
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------------------------------------------------- Forms and styles This section describes the different forms and styles of essay writing. These forms and styles are used by a range of authors‚ including university students and professional essayists. [edit]Cause and effect The defining features of a "cause and effect" essay are causal chains that connect from a cause to an effect‚ careful language‚ and chronological or emphatic order. A writer using this rhetorical method must consider the subject
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A Fine Line between Child Abuse and Discipline Child abuse is the physical injury of a child inflicted by a parent which ranges from superficial bruises‚ broken bones‚ burns‚ serious internal injuries and in some cases‚ death (Prevent Child Abuse America). Child abuse is a topic that causes rage in many discussions throughout the country because it is outrageous actions against innocent children. Many parents question whether discipline can become child abuse. Bell Hooks is an educated woman‚ feminist
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