Freehand Writing

What is a paragraph?

• A single sentence that develops a topic
• A self-contained unit of writing that consists of one or more sentences that develop a single idea or topic.
• A group of words that are not related to each other.
• A collection of sentences that share a similar theme.

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that provides further explanation or evidence to support the topic sentence.
• A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.
• A sentence that provides examples or clarifications to the supporting sentences.
• A sentence that repeats the same words or phrases throughout the text.

What are supporting sentences?

• Sentences that repeat the same words or phrases throughout the text.
• Sentences that provide further explanation or evidence to support the topic sentence.
• Sentences that express the main idea of a paragraph.
• Sentences that provide examples or clarifications to the topic sentence.

What is cohesion?

• The quality of a text that makes its ideas, arguments, and information logically connected, clear, and easy to follow.
• The way in which the elements of a text are linked together through logical and linguistic relationships.
• The use of vivid language and sensory details to create a picture or image in the reader's mind.
• The quality of a text that makes it clear and easy to read by establishing connections between its various parts.

What are some examples of cohesive devices?

• Pronouns, conjunctions, repetition, and transitional words and phrases.
• Adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and interjections.
• Similes, metaphors, and personification.
• Fragments, run-on sentences, and misplaced modifiers.

What is coherence?

• The quality of a text that makes it clear and easy to read by establishing connections between its various parts.
• The quality of a text that makes its ideas, arguments, and information logically connected, clear, and easy to follow.
• The use of figurative language to make a description more interesting and engaging.
• The way in which a paragraph is organized to follow a clear and logical sequence.

What is a descriptive paragraph?

• A type of paragraph that uses vivid language and sensory details to create a picture or image in the reader's mind.
• A type of paragraph that presents an argument or persuades the reader to take a certain action.
• A type of paragraph that provides instructions on how to do something.
• A type of paragraph that describes the history or background of a particular topic.

What are some features of a descriptive paragraph?

• Use of sensory details, figurative language, and clear and concise language.
• Use of adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and interjections.
• Use of repetition and transitional words and phrases.
• Use of pronouns, conjunctions, and fragments.

What is the purpose of supporting ideas?

• To introduce the topic, set the tone for the rest of the paragraph, and guide the reader through the writer's thought process.
• To provide further explanation or evidence to support the topic sentence.
• To express the main idea of a paragraph or section of text.
• To provide examples or clarifications to the supporting sentences.

Why are paragraphs essential in written communication?

• They help to organize ideas and make written text easier to read and understand.
• They provide specific examples, evidence, or explanations that clarify or expand upon the topic sentence.
• They help to create a sense of continuity and connection.
• They make a text cohesive and engaging.