College Composition / Unit 15 CMP 0353 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Illustration: Organizing Examples
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The idea
Illustration makes a point through examples, and the examples need an order of their own.
In practice
Examples can be arranged chronologically or by order of importance; each must be strong, relevant and plainly tied to the point.
Where people slip
A list of examples without explanation leaves readers to work out why each one matters.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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