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Read the article “Sentence Variety” and then write a response that discusses the importance of using sentence variety when writing:

• Find an example of a simple sentence in your rough draft.
  • Explain why a simple sentence was most effective in this case, or explain why it might need to be changed to a different sentence type.
  • Look at the sentences before and after. Are they both simple sentences as well? If so, does sentence variety need to be addressed here? Why or why not?
• Find an example of a complex sentence in your rough draft.
  • Explain why a complex sentence was most effective in this case, or explain why it might need to be changed to a different sentence type.
  • Look at the sentences before and after. Are they both complex sentences as well? If so, does sentence variety need to be addressed here? Why or why not?
• Find an example of a compound sentence in your rough draft.
  • Explain why a compound sentence was most effective in this case, or explain why it might need to be changed to a different sentence type.
  • Look at the sentences before and after. Are they both compound sentences as well? If so, does sentence variety need to be addressed here? Why or why not?
• Check all three sentences to see if they are correctly punctuated, and if not, address what changes need to be made and why.

In addition to your main response, you must also post substantive responses to at least two of your classmates’ posts in this thread. Your responses should include such elements as follow up questions, further exploration of topics from the initial post, or requests for further clarification or explanation on some points made by the classmates.

Comment 1

Simple sentence: The economy was jeopardized.

I used a simple sentence to lead up to my thesis sentence.

The sentence before and after are not simple sentences.

Complex Sentence: After so many people being laid off and jobless, Obama was all about creating new opportunities

I used a complex sentence to express a cause and effect scenario.

The sentence before is a complex sentence and the sentence after is leading up to a quote. I think I will add a simple sentence, so the sentences aren’t too long and there is sentence variety.

Compound Sentence: The damage had been done, but it is never too late to fix and improve things.

I was ending the paragraph and summing up my points.

The sentence before and after are not compound sentences.

Comment 2

Simple sentence: “Another important factor that Obama presents is the accessibility of education.”

I used this simple sentence to introduce a new paragraph, and keep it straight to the point.

The sentence after is also a simple sentence, but I think sentence variety does not need to be addressed here, because it is not a continuation of the topic sentence.

Complex sentence: “By cutting taxes of all working families, he hopes to positively change the economy, and provide an easier way of living for hard working families.”

I used this complex sentence to explain his goal and end result of cutting taxes.

The sentences before and after are not complex sentences.

Compound sentences: “For example, owning a gun can be viewed as a form of safety or hunting to some people, but should also be kept out of the hands of criminals.”

I used this compound sentence to show two different view points on one specific topic.

The sentence after is also a compound sentence, but it is showing two different view points on a different topic, not the same.