Advanced Comp End of 1st Semester Review

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What is redundancy in writing?

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Redundancy refers to the use of words or phrases that repeat the same idea unnecessarily, leading to wordiness. For example, saying 'In my opinion, I think...' is redundant.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. For example, 'It was late, we decided to go home.' is a comma splice.

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What is parallel structure in writing?

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. For example, 'Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling.' is parallel.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or speech. It is usually one sentence that presents the topic and the writer's stance.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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A comma splice can be corrected by using a period to separate the clauses, adding a coordinating conjunction, or using a semicolon.

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What is the purpose of a thesis in a speech?

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The purpose of a thesis in a speech is to clearly state the main argument or claim that the speaker will support throughout the presentation.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct parallel structure?

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An example of correct parallel structure is: 'She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.'

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What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument of an entire essay, while a topic sentence introduces the main idea of a specific paragraph.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so' (FANBOYS).

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What is the effect of using redundancy in writing?

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Using redundancy in writing can make the text less clear and more difficult to read, as it adds unnecessary words and can confuse the reader.