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2. Lexical chain - Wikipedia

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   A lexical chain is independent of the grammatical structure of the text and in effect it is a list of words that captures a portion of the cohesive structure of the text. A lexical chain can provide a context for the resolution of an ambiguous term and enable disambiguation of concepts that the term represents. Rome → capital → city → ...

3. Persuasive writing - Wikipedia

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   Persuasive writing is a form of writing intended to convince or influence readers to accept a particular idea or opinion and to inspire action. [1] A wide variety of writings, such as criticisms, reviews, reaction papers, editorials, proposals, advertisements, and brochures, utilize different persuasion techniques to influence readers.

4. Constrained writing - Wikipedia

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   The Oulipo group is a gathering of writers who use such techniques. The Outrapo group uses theatrical constraints. There are a number of constrained writing forms that are restricted by length, including: Six-Word Memoirs: 6 words; Haiku: ~ 3 lines (5–7–5 syllables or 2–3–2 beats recommended.) Minisaga: 50 words, +15 for title; Drabble ...

5. Glossary of literary terms - Wikipedia

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   Literature. This glossary of literary terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts used in the discussion, classification, analysis, and criticism of all types of literature, such as poetry, novels, and picture books, as well as of grammar, syntax, and language techniques. For a more complete glossary of terms relating to poetry in ...

6. Academic writing - Wikipedia

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   Academic style has often been criticized for being too full of jargon and hard to understand by the general public. In 2022, Joelle Renstrom argued that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on academic writing and that many scientific articles now "contain more jargon than ever, which encourages misinterpretation, political spin, and a declining public trust in the scientific process."

7. Language learning strategies - Wikipedia

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   Language learning strategies. Language learning strategies is a term referring to the actions that are consciously deployed by language learners to help them learn or use a language more effectively. [1] [2] They have also been defined as "thoughts and actions, consciously chosen and operationalized by language learners, to assist them in ...