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What is the purpose of an outline?

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To organize ideas before writing.

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What are the key components of an outline?

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Introduction, Main Ideas, Supporting Details, Conclusion.

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What should you avoid when expanding an outline?

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Introducing unrelated ideas.

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What is a cause-effect signal?

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"As a result"

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Give an example of a cause-effect pattern.

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"Plastic waste pollutes the ocean. This leads to marine life endangerment."

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What is the function of a topic sentence?

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To introduce the main idea.

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What is a coherent paragraph?

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One where ideas flow logically.

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What is the goal of expository text?

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To inform and explain.

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What should you do to prepare for a speech?

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Rehearse multiple times.

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What is the importance of eye contact in a speech?

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It engages the audience.