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Effective Writing
What makes text effective?
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Let's look at why Text B is more effective. Both macro and micro features make this version of the passage more effective.

 

The Macro features involved in making Text B effective include:

bulletthe presence of a clear thesis statement;

bulletthe use of clear sentence structure;

bulletthe logical flow of information in the text;

bulletthe focus the text has maintained on the subject.

 

The Micro features involved in making Text B effective include:

bulletthe repetition of key subject words and key descriptive words throughout the text;

bulletclearly focussed sentences;

bulletthe use of connective words and transition signals.

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