English Composition

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English Composition Table of Contents	3
Chapter 1: Review of Standard Written American English	7
1.1 Parts of Speech	7
1.2 Sentences	17
1.3 Diction	18
1.4 Punctuation	20
1.5 Chapter One Practice Exam	24
Chapter 2: Starting a Writing	31
2.1 Stages of Writing	31
2.2 Prewriting	31
2.3 Thesis Statements	35
2.4 Chapter Two Practice Exam	37
Chapter 3: Developing a Writing	39
3.1 Essay Organization	39
3.2 Sentence Outlining	41
3.3 Stylistic Sentences	41
3.4 Cohesion	42
3.5 Integrating Sources	43
3.6 Citing Sources	44
3.7 Chapter Three Practice Exam	45
Chapter 4: Analyzing Literature	47
4.1 Why Literature is Analyzed	47
4.2 Literary Devices	47
4.3 Tone and Mood	48
4.4 Conflict and Characterization	49
4.5 Theme	50
4.6 Chapter Four Practice Exam	51
Chapter 5: Writing an Argument	53
5.1 Argumentative and Persuasive Writing	53
5.2 Reasoning	54
5.3 Types of Arguments	56
5.4 Chapter Five Practice Exam	57
Chapter 6: Critiquing a Writing	59
6.1 Purpose	59
6.2 Audience	59
6.3 Tone	61
6.4 Global vs Local Changes	61
6.5 Chapter Six Practice Exam	63
Practice Exam	65
Analysis and Response Essay	65
Argumentation Essay	71
Revision Strategies Essay	76
Appendix A: Terms to Know	82
Appendix B: Answer Keys	83

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