Review of Module 2: Paragraph Structure
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Key Takeaways |
There are three basic components in a paragraph's structure:
- The topic sentence
- The supportive sentences and internal transitions
- The concluding/transition sentence
Although paragraph structure may seem simple at first, we come to understand that the way we arrange a paragraph's sentences controls the logic and meaning of what we say. Certainly, as we learned in the first module, the purpose of what we write influences the structure of what we write. Yet, our paragraph structure can also influence its meaning. For example, by placing the topic sentence at the beginning of a paragraph, we make our writing straightforward. When the topic sentence is at the end, the purpose of the paragraph becomes more mysterious. We must make careful, logical decisions about our paragraph's structure to make sure our purpose in writing is accomplished.
Review of Important Terms
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