unity of ideas (2)

Unity of IdeasUnity of IdeasThis is achieved when the

sentences express one or more than one idea that are related

to one another and to the central idea.

Persian, Siamese, Bengal, Maine Coon, Japanese Bobtail

Cat is...playful, intelligent, independent, required attention, very healthy....

What is the topic based on the given details?

Example:Example:

Persian is an exotic kind of cat.

Persian has fluffy fur coats. Its nose is as small as a button. It has a piercing yellow or blue eyes. It is usually quiet and just like to sleep around.

What is the topic? How is the topic described?

Which sentence above is Which sentence above is irrelevant?irrelevant?

(1) Savannah, Georgia, is an interesting city to visit. (2) Atlanta, Georgia, also attracts many visitors. (3) In downtown Savannah, several historic houses dating back to the early nineteenth century are open to the public. (4) When one takes a walking tour, they will easily see the tree-lined squares the city is famous for.


1) The students in our class meet each Monday to plan our weekly newspaper. (2) Reporters decide which school-related events to cover. (3) Artists plan the cover of our paper and decide which articles to illustrate. (4) My mother loves the illustrations in our class newspaper. (5) Feature writers suggest topics they think will interest our readers.


Computers help writers in a number of ways. (2) With a computer, a writer never has to face a messy draft. material can be inserted or deleted easily. (3) Writers are always changing and rearranging their work. (4) A writer can also move a word, sentence, or paragraph by pressing a few keys. (5) The material can easily be stored on a disk.

Consistency in Language LevelConsistency in Language Level

Language can be formal, informal, humorous, sad, ironic, sarcastic, etc.

The language that you used depends upon the –

SubjectPurpose of the sentenceKind of the audienceChoose the language appropriate to the

level of the audience.

Consistency of LanguageConsistency of Language

This is achieved by using only one language.

Avoid code switching.If using a foreign language is necessary,

use another language by enclosing it in quotation marks, underscoring, italicizing, or boldfacing.

Highlight the foreign word.Highlight the foreign word.

I say “Bon Voyage” to my friends.Richard is the cream of the crop in our section.

Call the sanitary engineer to mop the floor.

Fortunato is a virtuoso and most adored connoisseur in wine.

That is a supercalifragilidocious idea!

The idea is _____.We are the workers; we are the mobs.

We are the ____.

I cannot follow the gobbledygook lecture.

The lecture is ____.Is the lecture not going to end? I am peckish!

I am ____.

Avoid verbal deadwoods.Avoid verbal deadwoods.

For the reason that – b___________ tendered his resignation – r________told his listeners – s____ in the immediate vicinity – n_____ at the present time – n___affixed his signature – s______held a conference – m________

Use simple words.Use simple words.

atrocious or t_rr_bl_? brickbat or _ns_lt?benevolent or g_ _d?camaraderie or fr _ _nd?

Use restraintUse restraint

EuphemismTo conceal the offending nature of the word or phrase, but still gets the meaning across.


EuphemismAdult entertainment – PArmed intervention – WBetween jobs – UCall of Nature – U


EuphemismCategorical inaccuracy - LCharacter line - WCollateral damage – C CCorrectional facility - P


EuphemismExpecting – PFreedom fighters – RFull bodied – OIndisposed - S


JARGONThese are technical terms only used in a specific profession or certain organization.


JARGONLesson plan / LP for teachersDebit/Credit for bankersWer na U? for Jejemon


JARGON – Chat words

LOLASL;-): - |


CLICHÉ trite expressions; something obvious; unoriginal terms; boring phrases


CLICHÉ It made my blood boil. It made me _____.I roll my eyes.I did it because ____.


CLICHÉ She was on the spot.

The teacher calls her to _____.


CLICHÉ That was easy as pie.The exam is ________.That was pretty hard to swallow. The lecture is _.


CLICHÉ There was a glimmer of hope in his eye.

If you are courting a girl, she will say ____.


CLICHÉ They couldn’t see eye to eye. The father and his daughter cannot ____.


CLICHÉ There was a give and take.

If you love him, you should ___.


SLANGColorful, lively language that is in and out of fashion.

Informal language


SLANGCoulda, woulda, shoulda think it through!

Whaddaya mean?Wanna come? Gotcha!


SLANGCan you catch up in our lesson?

I am asking if ______.


SLANGLet’s check out the new mall!

I am asking you to ____.


SLANGYou should cut out biting your nails.

I’m asking you to ____.


SLANGDid the president pass away?

The president ____.


SLANGI guess we should go over with our lecture one more time.

We should ______.


SLANGI cannot put up with her!Maybe she is _______.Too flashy outfit! Am I wearing appropriately?

RELATIVE PRONOUNSRELATIVE PRONOUNS

SUBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE POSSESSIVE

HUMAN (WHO)

WHOM WHOSE

NON-HUMAN (WHICH)

WHICH WHICH

HUMAN/NON-HUMAN(THAT)

THAT THAT

Uses of Relative PronounUses of Relative Pronoun

This is used before the dependent clause.

The only one of the pupils who did not have an assignment is you.

He chooses that fruit that the people like to eat the most.


Relative Pronouns as SubjectThe lad who called me is his son.

The ideas that were discussed yesterday was about unity.

She who called me is my mother.


Relative Pronouns as DirectI asked Carlo whom I can trust a lot.

You need this bag that contains all your make-up kit.

Answer the following workbook Answer the following workbook activities:activities:

Ex. 1.27 –p.47. Read the paragraph, “The Creation” and answer the questions.

Ex. 1.29 – pp. 49. Choose the correct word. God created… Ex. 1.30 – pp. 51-52. Rewrite each sentence. In the Ati-atihan Festival, the rhythm peals with Hala

bira! Quera pasma! (Keep on going, keep on).

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