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Parrish Comp 1302 Major Test 1
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English
Undergraduate 2
03/27/2012

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Unity
Definition
The oneness of a paper with all parts referring back to the thesis.
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Why are key words important?
Definition
They relate back to the thesis, creating unity.
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You shouldn't put these at the first of body paragraphs:
Definition
Specific quotes
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Coherence:
Definition
Occurs when one sentence connects smoothly and definitley to the one before and the one after.
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Why shouldn't you have a repetition of points in the conclusion?
Definition
Because we aren't writing summaries in 1302.
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What is the importance of having a dialogue with oneself while writing?
Definition
Makes you think from a reader's standpoint.
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What do we avoid in 1302 (other than quoted passages)
Definition
Personal pronouns (I, we, us, our)
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What are inconclusive statements?
Definition
Statements causing a reader to say "and so?"
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Why should inconclusive statements be avoided in your writing?
Definition
Because we are writing about literature, and not ourselves.
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What are the elements of style?
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Very informal, informal, moderate, formal, very formal.

 

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What are the elements of fiction?
Definition
Character, plot, setting, tone, attitude toward the subject and characters, imagery, dialogue, 1st or 3rd person narrator.
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