Controlling written rhythm
Varying sentence length can highlight ideas and avoid monotony.
Lessons
10 available items- 1
Controlling written rhythm
Varying sentence length can highlight ideas and avoid monotony.
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Varying sentence length · Using a short sentence to establish a point
Using a short sentence to establish a point in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Varying sentence length · Using a longer sentence to connect ideas
Using a longer sentence to connect ideas in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Placing the key information at the end · Using sentence order for emphasis
Using sentence order for emphasis in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Placing the key information at the end · Avoiding an overextended lead-in to the main point
Avoiding an overextended lead-in to the main point in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Parallel structure in presenting options · Matching the structure of parallel elements
Matching the structure of parallel elements in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Parallel structure in presenting options · Using parallelism to make comparison easier
Using parallelism to make comparison easier in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Reading aloud while editing · Noticing where the rhythm becomes awkward
Noticing where the rhythm becomes awkward in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Reading aloud while editing · Adjusting pauses without distorting meaning
Adjusting pauses without distorting meaning in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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The rhythm of a short conclusion · Using a pause to establish a conclusion
Using a pause to establish a conclusion in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
Reading
5 available items- 1
Varying sentence length
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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Placing the key information at the end
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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Parallel structure in presenting options
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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Reading aloud while editing
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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The rhythm of a short conclusion
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.