WRITING CLASS第一弹---Sentences.pptVIP

“John was hungry, yet he refused to eat an orange.” (when the second part expresses sth. Unexpected; it also shows opposite meaning.) *remember, this is 2 simple sentences joined together. Compound Sentence Complex sentence is made of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, with a subordinating conjunction suggesting the relationship. Dependent adjective clauses modify nouns: “National Day, which is a Chinese holiday, is celebrated by millions of people on October 1st.” Tells us more about the noun/subject Complex Sentence Dependent adverbial clauses are introduced by words like: because, since, when, as soon as, before, wherever, although, even though… Can be at beginning or end of sentence. If dependent clause is first, it must be followed by a comma (“,”) “Because I was hungry, I ate food.” “I ate food because I was hungry.” Complex Sentence Write a short paragraph Describe what you have done today until this exact moment. At least 5 sentences Writing exercise Sentences Types Writing Effective Sentences Unity Coherence Conciseness Effective Sentence Unity: all parts contribute to a single complete thought and fulfill the writer’s aim/goal. Rule 1: One idea should lead logically to another with appropriate connective words: “I slowly open and step out the door of the car in the cold.” ?“I slowly open the car door and step out into the cold.” Effective Sentence: Unity Born in Sichuan province, he later became a famous writer. ? He visited all the famous historical monuments of this ancient city, and he also found out that the people of the city had to pay heavy taxes. ? Logic Effective Sentence: Unity Rule 2: Avoid excessive details ‘’Flames from the gas heater that was given to us three years ago by friends who were moving to Los Angeles licked the curtains.” Simple Effective Sentence: Unity Coherence: one part is clearly and smoothly connected to the other parts of a sentence. Rule 1: Avoid faulty parallel constructions: “Not o