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What is an example of a composition?

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A composition is a general term for any writing assignment you are given in class. These can range from the informal (freewriting) to the formal (a polished essay).

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What are the three main parts of a composition?

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The three main parts to writing a composition are pre-writing, writing, and revision.

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How can I write a good composition?

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To write an effective composition, plan to divide your time equally among pre-writing, writing, and editing. Have a clear purpose in mind and use your prewriting and revising time to make sure you are getting as close to that purpose as possible.

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How do I write a composition about the police?

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Find out what is the main point of having the police, find out what they do and you should be able to get an idea of what to write.

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How do I improve my vocabulary?

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Read often and write down words you do not understand. Look them up to build your vocabulary.

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What is the content of the first paragraph?

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The first paragraph should be the introduction and it should contain a brief outline of the subjects you will touch on.

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How can you write a good introduction?

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For ideas on how to prepare an introduction, read How to Write an Essay Introduction .

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How do I write a composition about myself?

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You mean an autobiography, and it is simple. Describe your appearance, skills and focus on what specific part of your life you are writing about.

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Can I write a composition about myself?

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Yes, you can.

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How can I make a thesis statement?

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Have a read of How to Write a Thesis Statement for some helpful information.

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How do I write a composition about working in a team?

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Read a book or articles about working in a team and look for pictures and get some ideas about working in a team and then write the composition about working in a team.

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How can I write a composition with these words in it, "That was the best day of my life?"

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Write about a key moment in your life and use that line as the conclusion.

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How do you write a paragraph?

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Check out How to Write a Paragraph .

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What do I do if I made mistakes in a composition?

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Rewrite to correct your mistakes.

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How do I write a composition?

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Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

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How do I change a topic when writing a composition?

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You cannot change topic because it must be based on the situation the composition is about.

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Where do I write the topic for my composition on the paper?

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Give your composition a title that references your topic and place that title at the top of the first page.

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What is the difference between an essay and a composition?

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A composition can refer to any creative work, be it a short story, poem, essay, research paper or a piece of music. Therefore, the main difference between essay and composition is that essay is a type of composition whereas composition refers to any creative work.

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How do I show coherence when writing a composition?

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Following are several methods that can be used to achieve coherence in writing: Use repetition to link ideas, sentences, and paragraphs repeating keywords or phrases helps connect and focus idea(s) throughout the essay. Repetition also helps the reader remain focused and headed in the right direction.

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What makes a paragraph when writing a composition?

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A good paragraph makes a point and each sentence supports and expands on that one point. Paragraphs should be limited to a single topic and each body sentence should simply flesh out the topic at hand. Traditionally, a paragraph should include at least four to five sentences of writing with this specific structure in mind to be complete.

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