Writing Coherence and Structure Concepts

The video discusses three key techniques for clear writing: well-formed paragraphs, coherence, and structural patterns. It explains the components of a good paragraph, such as topic, supporting, and concluding sentences. Coherence is achieved through transitional words, repetition, and parallel structure. Various structural patterns like cause and effect, compare and contrast, and sequential order are explored. The video emphasizes planning to ensure clarity and understanding.

What are the three key techniques discussed to improve writing clarity?

• Writing speed, handwriting, and spelling

• Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary

• Reading, listening, and speaking

• Writing well-formed paragraphs, coherence, and structural patterns

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To provide a conclusion

• To introduce a new topic

• To state the main idea of the paragraph

Which sentence in a paragraph typically sums up the main idea?

• The second sentence

• The first sentence

• The last sentence

• The middle sentence

In the example from Brian Kilmeade’s book, what is the topic sentence about?

• The British navy

• The risks of smuggling

• The American Revolution

• George Washington

What is coherence in writing?

• The logical flow of ideas

• The length of sentences

• The number of paragraphs

• The use of complex vocabulary

Which tool is NOT mentioned as a way to achieve coherence?

• Transitional words

• Complex sentence structure

• Repetition

• Parallel sentence structure

How does the use of 'but' improve the coherence of Bernard's paragraph?

• It introduces a new topic

• It contrasts two ideas

• It adds more information

• It summarizes the paragraph

What is the purpose of structural patterns in writing?

• To use more complex vocabulary

• To increase word count

• To make writing more entertaining

• To organize paragraphs logically

Which structural pattern is best for comparing two subjects?

• Cause and Effect

• Sequential Order

• Order of Importance

• Compare and Contrast

In a 'Cause and Effect' structure, how can paragraphs be arranged?

• All causes first, then all effects

• Both A and C

• All effects first, then all causes

• Alternating causes and effects