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PASS Writing
These are terms students will need to know on PASS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| composition | a piece of writing |
| topic sentence | tell the reader the main idea of the paragraph |
| details | support the main idea found in the topic sentence |
| conclude | when the author restates the main idea at the end of the paragraph |
| irrelevant details | details that do not support the main idea |
| shifts focus | the author has added an irrelevant detail that does not support the main idea |
| most logical | makes sense |
| combine sentences | put two sentences together using a conjunction: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet |
| more precise | the word paints an exact picture. tip-toed, skipped, darted, pranced, raced, etc. |