Exercises In Coherence?
Coherence- Type of Arrangement (Time, Physical Order, Order of Importance, Similar Ideas, Different Ideas, Conclusion)
1. story about a haunted house
kind of order:?
reason 1- ?
2- ?
2. a description of the haunted house
kind of order:?
reason 1- ?
2- ?
3. a paragrapgh persuading your parents to let you stay up later
kind of order:?
reason 1- ?
2- ?
4. a paragrapgh about that causes of the American Revolution:
kind of order:?
reason 1- ?
2- ?
5. a description of a zoo you visited:
kind of order:?
reason 1- ?
2- ?
6. an explination of the events which occured on the way to school:
kind of order:?
reason 1- ?
2- ?
7. a paragragh describing your best friend:
kind of order:?
reason 1- ?
2- ?
8. an explination of how to make a peanut butter sandwich:
kind of order:?
reason 1- ?
2- ?
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1. The kind of order for a story about a haunted house can be chronological order, where the events are presented in the order they occurred.
Reason 1: Start with the introduction of the characters and the setting.
Reason 2: Then, describe the initial experiences in the haunted house.
2. The kind of order for a description of the haunted house can be physical order, where you describe the house based on its physical attributes.
Reason 1: Start by describing the exterior of the house, such as its size, color, and architectural style.
Reason 2: Then, move inside and describe each room, including the furniture, decorations, and any spooky elements.
3. The kind of order for a paragraph persuading your parents to let you stay up later can be order of importance, where you present the most important reasons first.
Reason 1: Begin with the most convincing argument, such as improved academic performance due to more time for homework.
Reason 2: Follow with additional reasons, like increased responsibility and fostering independence.
4. The kind of order for a paragraph about the causes of the American Revolution can be any of the following:
- Order of importance, where you present the most significant causes first.
- Chronological order, where you explain the causes in the order they occurred.
- Similar ideas order, where you group causes based on similar themes or categories.
Reason 1: Begin with the most influential cause, such as taxation without representation.
Reason 2: Present additional causes, like the Boston Tea Party, British oppression, or the desire for self-governance.
5. The kind of order for a description of a zoo you visited can be physical order, where you describe the various exhibits based on their physical location within the zoo.
Reason 1: Start with the entrance and the visitor facilities, like ticket booths and souvenir shops.
Reason 2: Then, move on to the different animal exhibits, describing each one in the order they are encountered during a visit.
6. The kind of order for an explanation of the events that occurred on the way to school can be chronological order, where you present the events in the order they happened.
Reason 1: Begin with the start of your journey, such as leaving your home.
Reason 2: Detail the events that happen along the way, highlighting any significant occurrences or interesting observations.
7. The kind of order for a paragraph describing your best friend can be any of the following:
- Order of importance, where you present the most important traits or qualities first.
- Physical order, where you describe your best friend's appearance, such as their height, hair color, and style.
Reason 1: Start with the most notable characteristic, like their loyalty or sense of humor.
Reason 2: Provide additional descriptions of their personality, hobbies, or interests.
8. The kind of order for an explanation of how to make a peanut butter sandwich can be procedural order, where you present the steps in a logical sequence.
Reason 1: Begin with the necessary ingredients, such as bread, peanut butter, and jelly (if applicable).
Reason 2: Detail each step, such as spreading peanut butter on one slice of bread, then adding jelly on top (if desired), and finally, closing the sandwich with the other slice of bread.