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Library AP English Language & Composition Unit 5: Coherence — Transitions, Word Choice, and Syntax
⁂   AP English Language & Composition · Unit 5

5. Coherence — Transitions, Word Choice, and Syntax

Key topics: Achieving coherence through strategic transitions between paragraphs and sentences, Precise word choice and connotation: denotative vs. connotative meaning, Syntactic choices: simple, compound, complex, cumulative, periodic sentences, Using comparison and analogy to clarify and strengthen arguments, Parallel structure and its effect on emphasis and persuasive rhythm, Evaluating MCQ revision questions focused on transitions and cohesion.

15 instructional periods standard track

Unit 5: Coherence — Transitions, Word Choice, and Syntax

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Topics in this unit

  • Achieving coherence through strategic transitions between paragraphs and sentences
  • Precise word choice and connotation: denotative vs. connotative meaning
  • Syntactic choices: simple, compound, complex, cumulative, periodic sentences
  • Using comparison and analogy to clarify and strengthen arguments
  • Parallel structure and its effect on emphasis and persuasive rhythm
  • Evaluating MCQ revision questions focused on transitions and cohesion