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Dangling Modifiers
Modifier fails to refer logically to any word in
the sentence
Understanding the need to create checks and
balances on power, the Constitution divided the
government into three branches.
The document understood the need for checks
and balances?
Understanding the need to create checks and
balances on power, the framers of the
Constitution divided the government into three
branches.
Exercise 12-2
1. While working as a ranger in Everglades National Park,
a Florida panther crossed the road in front of my truck
one night.
While I was working as a ranger in Everglades National
Park, a Florida panther crossed the road in front of my
truck one night.
Exercise 12-2
2. By following the new recycling procedure, the citys
landfill costs will be reduced significantly.
If residents follow the new recycling procedure, the citys
landfill costs will be reduced significantly.
Exercise 12-2
3. Serving as president of the missionary circle, one of
Sophias duties is to raise money for the church.
Serving as president of the missionary circle, Sophia is
responsible for raising money for the church.
4. After buying an album by Ali Farka Toure, the rich and
rolling rhythms of Malian music made more sense to
Silas.
After buying an album by Ali Farka Toure, Silas
understood the rich and rolling rhythms of Malian
music.
Exercise 12-2
5. Opening the window to let out a huge bumblebee, the
car swerved into an oncoming truck.
When the driver opened the window to let out a huge
bumblebee, the car swerved into an oncoming truck.
On vs. About
On = placement
About = concerning, with regard to
Parallelism
Eng 102
What is Parallelism?
Using the same pattern of words to show that
two or more ideas have the same importance
neithernor
bothand
whetheror
Parallelism Forms
Do not mix forms.
The production manager was asked to write his
report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed
manner.
The production manager was asked to write his
report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly.
Parallelism Clauses
A parallel structure that begins with clauses must
continue using clauses.
The coach told the players that they should get a lot
of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to
do some warm-up exercises before the game.
The coach told the players that they should get a lot
of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and
that they should do some warm-up exercises
before he game.
Parallelism Clauses
Repeat function words to clarify parallels
By, to, that, because
Our study revealed that left-handed students were
more likely to have trouble with classroom desks
and rearranging desks for exam periods was useful.
Our study revealed that left-handed students were
more likely to have trouble with classroom desks
and that rearranging desks for exam periods was
useful.
Parallelism Lists
Be sure to keep al the elements in a list in the
same form.
The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to
find word meanings, pronunciations, correct
spellings, and looking up irregular verbs.
The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to
find word meanings, pronunciations, correct
spellings, and irregular verbs.
For Tuesday
Analysis essay final copy (rubric, final copy,
prewrite, plan, rough draft/editing
Annotated Bibliography mulligans
Read Chapter 5 about synthesis writing
A YouTube Video
Video and audio sources need to be documented using
the same basic guidelines for citing print sources in MLA
style. Include as much descriptive information as
necessary to help readers understand the type and nature
of the source you are citing. If the authors name is the
same as the uploader, only cite the author once. If the
author is different from the uploaded, cite the authors
name before the title.
8 Hot Dog Gadgets put to the test. YouTube, uploaded
by Crazy Russian Hacker, 6 June 2016,
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBlpjSEtELs.
McGonigal, Jane. Gaming and Productivity. YouTube,
uploaded by Big Think, 3 July 2012,
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkdzy9bWW3E.
Print Ad
Name of company. Title of Image. Title of
Magazine. Vol., No., pp. [insert pg #], year.
Internet Ad
Name of company. Title of Image. Web
address, Accessed on [insert date].