E4 "Lack of" Writing composition (Smith)

Front

What is a common issue with using the word 'this'?

Back

Using 'this' to refer to an issue or idea without explicitly stating it.

Front

What is lacking when there are no short stories to illustrate a point?

Back

Lack of examples, including anecdotes.

Front

What is missing when there is no topic sentence or prompt language in an essay?

Back

Lack of cohesion, beginning with absence of either a topic sentence or a topic sentence with prompt language.

Front

What contributes to a lack of cohesion in paragraph transitions?

Back

Absence of transitions to start paragraphs and a lack of re-stating the topic sentence in the closing paragraph.

Front

What is important to engage the reader from the first sentence?

Back

A carefully crafted and fully developed hook, preferably anecdotal or a scene setter.

Front

What are common convention errors?

Back

Lack of comma after introductory clause, lack of commas with coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS), and lack of commas with appositives.

Front

What is a comma splice?

Back

Using a comma where a period or semicolon is needed, after a complete thought as opposed to after a clause.