I.

A sentence is a group of words

having

unity coherence emphasis.

II.

A paragraph is a group of sentences

III.

A longer composition is a group of paragraphs

I. The Sentence

A. Aids in securing unity.

1. Simple and complex sentences.

2. Uniform construction.

3. Short rather than long sentences.

B. Aids in securing coherence.

Putting together words that belong together, noting especially the relation of (1) a participle to a noun or pronoun, (2) a pronoun to its antecedent. C Aids in securing emphasis.

1. Important words in important positions.

2. Periodic, balanced, interrogative, or exclamatory sentences.

3. Repetition or climax.

II. The Paragraph

A. Aids in securing unity.

1. A topic sentence.

2. A definite plan.

3. A fixed point of view.

B. Aids in securing coherence.

1. Logical order of details.

2. Connectives.

C. Aids in securing emphasis.

1. Important words and sentences in conspicuous positions.

2. Sufficient space for important details.

III. The Longer Composition

A. Aids in securing unity.

1. A limited subject.

2. A fixed point of view.

B. Aids in securing coherence.

1. Logical order of significant details.

2. Good transitions.

C. Aids in securing emphasis.

1. Important words, sentences, and paragraphs in conspicuous positions.

2. Sufficient space for important details.