Paragraph Structure Introduction (one sentence – either a question‚ quotation‚ or statistic): We often see pictures of floods on the television news. Topic Sentence (one sentence – Topic + Controlling Idea): The floods can be very damaging. Points of Development: 1. Financially 2. Physically 3. Emotionally BP1: Topic Sentence (POD#1): First‚ the floods can cause a heavy financial loss to the victim. Explanation One(one sentence): The victim has to pay for property and possessions
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So‚ let ’s suppose that you have done some brainstorming to develop your thesis. What else should you keep in mind as you begin to create paragraphs? Every paragraph in a paper should be Unified—All of the sentences in a single paragraph should be related to a single controlling idea (often expressed in the topic sentence of the paragraph). Clearly related to the thesis—The sentences should all refer to the central idea‚ or thesis‚ of the paper (Rosen and Behrens 119). Coherent—The sentences
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Walden Questions on Rhetoric and Style 7. What paradox does Thoreau develop concerning the railroad in paragraph 2? 8. Paragraph 3 begins with a rhetorical question. How effectively does the rest of the paragraph answer it? 9. Discuss the meaning of the phrase “starved before we are hungry” in sentence 2 of paragraph 3. 10. Compare the probable rhetorical effect of paragraph 4 at the time it was written (1854—pre-Civil War‚ pre-technological communication) with its effect today
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T.N. 9/21/2012 The potential for specific crime-fighting methodologies‚ such as using biometrics‚ implementing cybercrime spyware‚ or mandating DNA collection programs (300 words) Criminology has changed‚ and has grown and become very advanced over the years. Criminology of the future will evolve as the current technology evolves and becomes more advanced. DNA is generally used to solve crimes in one of two ways. In cases where a suspect is identified‚ a sample of that persons DNA can be compared
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There are lots of arguments for fighting in the game: It holds players accountable for their actions; protects star players; gives teams a momentary boost of momentum and purpose; attracts and excites fans and keeps the core audience happy; prevents more serious violence‚ thereby lessening the risk of serious injury. The case against has always been the same: Fighting is a useless‚ vicious anachronism providing no benefit to anyone. The challenge for new USHL commissioner Bob Fallen and all league
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Aidan Marchetti March 18th 2015 Ms. Muhilly English 4A B Block Body Paragraph As the creature comes to sense of his reality and the essence of human nature‚ the creature learns of his creators‚ himself‚ and those that surround him. At the start of the novel Victor creates the creature as his own. The creation comes to life but he seems to refuse to accept his obligations to it. Victor pushes the creator away‚ providing him no shelter‚ no love‚ no remorse. This is the start of the creatures mindset of he is a bad person
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Developing Unified and Coherent Paragraphs A paragraph is unified when every sentence develops the point made in the topic sentence. It must have a single focus and it must contain no irrelevant facts. Every sentence must contribute to the paragraph by explaining‚ exemplifying‚ or expanding the topic sentence. In order to determine whether a paragraph is well developed or not‚ ask yourself: "What main point am I trying to convey here?" (Topic sentence) and then "Does every sentence clearly relate
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Descriptive Paragraph 28‚ January‚ 2012 Nia Nia is my wife and I’s female Pitt Bull dog. She weighs about forty eight pounds‚ and stands approximately two feet high‚ and is twelve years old. Nia‚ has a unique fur coat‚ she is brindle and white. Nia’s‚ brindle fur coat is a black and brownish gold pattern. The right side of her face is solid white and the left side is a beautiful brindle. The two colors are evenly and perfectly split down the middle of her face‚ which makes her look like she
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Classification of Paragraph A paragraph has nine classifications. Each of these paragraphs has its own characteristics. Narrative paragraphs are usually written in a chronological order. It reveals what a reader should learn from a particular story. The narrative makes the reader more involved‚ helps an idea get across or feels emotionally about it. It needs to explain who is in the story‚ tell what is happening and when it happened. The topic sentence should be clear so that the reader knows
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NARRATIVE PARAGRAPH The toddler climbed laboriously up onto the stool‚ determined to “help” her mother. But her mother did not notice; she was far too busy with the frantic preparations for the birthday party. Ten three-year-olds and their mothers coming for an afternoon of treats‚ games and face painting: a herald of another party‚ ten years from now‚ when make up would be the order of the day‚ the child’s father had observed. As the mixer whirred and the dishwasher swished and the oven beeped
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