Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 22

About Unity
1. Which sentence in paragraph 4 of "Teenagers and Jobs" should be omitted in the interest of paragraph unity ( Write the opening words. )
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About Support
2. Which sentence in paragraph 4 needs to be followed by more supporting details ( Write the opening words of each sentence. )
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3. Which supporting paragraph raises an opposing idea and then argues against that idea ________ What transition word is used to signal the author's change of direction ________
About Coherence
4. Which two paragraphs begin with an addition transition, and what are those words
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About the introduction and Conclusion
5. Two methods of introduction are used in "Teenagers and Jobs." Circle the letters of these two methods.
a. Broad, general statement narrowing to thesis
b. Idea that is the opposite of the one to be developed
c. Quotation
d. Anecdote
e. Questions