Corrections on PH Writing Pieces to Apply to My Essays

These flashcards cover key corrections and guidelines for improving PH writing pieces, focusing on clarity, active voice, and structuring essays effectively.

It’s okay to be blunt with phrasing, as long as there’s __.

not a lot of junk.

NEVER write in __ voice.

passive

Find words to use that stand for __ words.

two

Do not use the words could, would, or __.

should

If you’ve already mentioned a small detail, don’t mention it __.

again

Mention the __ name in the beginning part of your topic sentence.

novel

Be specific in explaining things like you’re trying to explain it to __.

Amelia

Make sure you have a __ idea before your specific context.

supporting

NEVER contradict __.

yourself

Don’t make not buttressed __.

arguments

Always clarify your writing and then __ it.

simplify

Use verbs ending in -ing to show you're using __ voice.

active

ALWAYS bring your analysis back to your __ sentence idea.

topic

If you do write the wrong thing and you don’t bring your analysis back to your topic sentence idea, then __ the difference between the two.

EXPLAIN

ARGUE a point that many people wouldn’t __ with to keep your writing interesting.

agree

Don’t drag sentences out so much, __ them up into individual sentences.

break

Don’t add unnecessary __.

colons

ALWAYS SIMPLIFY YOUR __.

PHRASING

Remember whoever vs. __.

whomever

Use the correct word to explain what you mean (ex. Mama showcases power = Mama __ her power).

exhibits

You don’t have to use big words to study text, use simple, yet __ phrasing.

sophisticated

No “we,” “I,” or __.

me.

Begin your paragraph with a clear, original __ idea.

engaging

Guide your paragraph with this clear __.

idea

Use __ quotes that strongly support the idea you’re making.

interesting

Include assertions about the language and __ techniques used by the author in your analysis of quotes.

literary

Vary your sentence structure, but make sure the paragraph is concise and __ over varied sentence structure.

simplified

Make sure your diction is vigorous, yet __.

concise

Never say THIS __, but explain what the quote means.

QUOTE

Make sure you copy the __ wording of a quote.

CORRECT

Explain a LITTLE in your conclusion when wrapping back to the __ but not too much.

beginning

Paraphrase your thesis affectively and __ it in paragraphs to keep going back to it.

summarize

Actually explain why you label someone as __.

something

Remember to triple check your __ and the truth in what you’re writing about.

facts

They say to avoid __ phrases.

awkward

Keep your background in topic sentence to just facts, not __ yet.

analyzing

Don’t question yourself in your analysis, but just __ the gosh-darn question!!!

answer

You must mention a _ idea in your thesis, TAG, relevant background, and logical subtopics.

insightful

Your quotes should strongly support the __ you’re making.

idea

It’s crucial to explain what the __ means.

quote

Make sure to vary your __ structure.

sentence

Make sure to break up long sentences into __ sentences.

individual

Always clarify your writing and then __ it.

simplify

When writing your analysis, always bring it back to your __ sentence idea.

topic

In your thesis, always include TAG which stands for __, Author, Genre.

Title