Words that appeal to one or more of your 5 senses - sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

Topic around which the entire paragraph is organized.

A statement that can be proven as true.

Specific instance or illustration of a general idea.

Pulls together preceding sentences by emphasizing the main idea.

All sentences relate to the main idea.

The reader can easily see how all details are connected with...

Arranging sentences in the order in which they occur.

Used in descriptive writings because it helps readers visualize the subject.

Adding greater detail from simple to very detailed.