Logical sequence of ideas;Subdivision of the thoughts into logical blocks; 7. Introducing IT-constructions: It follows that, It has often been stated that, It is taken for granted that; 8. Introductory there sentences: There can be no doubt that; There appears to be no reason for assuming that. THE STRUCTURE OF SENTENCES & PARAGRAPHS. 1. Semi-composite sentences (non-finite verbs, gerundial, infinitive, participial constructions): I would like to discuss the current state of affairs regarding the teaching of written English. 2. Postulatory pronouncements, references to the facts, compound & complex sentences. 3. Demonstrative & personal pronouns as substitutes of the notional words. THE STRUCTURE OF A PARAGRAPH depends on the communicative intention & the position of the discourse: POSTULATORY PARAGRAPHS: · Introducing the hypothesis. · Putting forward the main objectives, · Stating what has been investigated by other scientists: It is common knowledge that; it is fully established that. The Body of Discourse is argumentative: · Logical argumentation, · listing of facts, · comparison, · enlargement on the theme, · the development of the main thesis, · pros & cons of the hypothesis; It abounds in clichés: Analysis A deals with target language needs, the addressee/addressor relationship and the frequency of communication.
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