Nizhar Yusop Odin

ENG 123 TECHNICAL WRITING April 17, 2023 Group Members: Nagal, Ronel Christian Odin, Nizhar Sapa, Althea Pearl Brynn Toyogon, Dyulliana Anushkah ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION Definition: Analyzing data is a process of looking for patterns in data that has been collected through inquiry and figuring out what the patterns might mean. Interpreting the data is a process of trying to explain the patterns that were discovered. Analyzing and interpreting data may not always be a simple linear process. Difference: An interpretation is a logical analytical conclusion about a work based on the facts of the story. A literary analysis is a careful examination of the mechanism of a literary work and a discussion of how that mechanism functions to reveal meaning. I. Grammar Points a. Parallelisms Parallelism is a grammatical construction in which a series of phrases, clauses, or sentences have the same grammatical structure, form, and/or length. Parallelism is often used to create a sense of balance and symmetry in writing, and can be found in various types of texts, including poetry, prose, and speeches. Here are a few examples of parallelism in grammar: "I came, I saw, I conquered." (Julius Caesar) This is an example of parallelism using a series of parallel verbs (came, saw, conquered) that are all in the same tense and have the same grammatical structure. "She was brave, she was strong, and she was determined." This is an example of parallelism using a series of parallel adjectives (brave, strong, determined) that are all in the same grammatical form. "To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." (Victor Hugo) This is an example of parallelism using a series of parallel phrases (to learn to read / every syllable that is spelled out) that are both in the same grammatical form and length. "I like running, swimming, and biking." This is an example of parallelism using a series of parallel gerunds (running, swimming, biking) that are all in the same grammatical form and function. Overall, parallelism is a useful tool for creating balance, rhythm, and emphasis in writing, and is commonly used in various types of writing, including literature, speeches, and advertising. b. Organization Organization in grammar refers to the way ideas are presented in a sentence or a paragraph. Good organization helps to convey the intended meaning clearly and effectively. In English grammar, there are several ways to organize sentences or paragraphs, including chronological order, cause-and-effect, comparison and contrast, and problem-solution. 1. Chronological order: This type of organization presents ideas in the order they occurred or will occur. For example: First, we will discuss the problem. Then, we will propose some solutions. 2. Cause-and-effect: This type of organization presents ideas in the order of the cause and the effect. For example: Because of the heavy rain, the streets were flooded. 3. Comparison and contrast: This type of organization presents ideas by highlighting the similarities and differences between them. For example: Apples and oranges are both fruits, but they have different nutritional values. 4. Problem-solution: This type of organization presents a problem and then offers a solution. For example: The traffic congestion in the city can be solved by building more public transportation systems. c. Subject-verb agreement Subject-verb agreement is a grammatical rule that states that the subject of a sentence and its verb must agree in number. In other words, if the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular; if the subject is plural, the verb must also be plural. The dog barks. (singular subject and verb) The dogs bark. (plural subject and verb) She plays tennis. (singular subject and verb) They play tennis. (plural subject and verb) d. Overuse of transition devices Transition devices are words or phrases that help to connect sentences, paragraphs, and ideas together. Examples of transition devices include words like "however," "in addition," "furthermore," and "consequently." While transition devices can be useful in writing to help the reader follow the flow of ideas, overusing them can be problematic. Overuse of transition devices can make writing seem repetitive and monotonous, and can distract the reader from the main point. It can also give the impression that the writer is trying too hard to connect ideas that may not be related. In some cases, overuse of transition devices can also make the writing appear overly formal or academic, which may not be appropriate for all types of writing. e. Run-on sentences A run-on sentence is a grammatically incorrect sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses that are not separated properly. A run-on sentence occurs when a writer tries to connect two independent clauses without using proper punctuation, conjunctions, or other means of separation. This results in a sentence that is long, confusing, and difficult to understand. Here is an example of a run-on sentence: "I love to write papers I have a lot of experience with academic writing." In this example, there are two independent clauses ("I love to write papers" and "I have a lot of experience with academic writing"), but they are not separated by any punctuation or conjunctions. This creates a run-on sentence that is difficult to understand. II. Samples a. Thesis ● Use of non-prose (graphs, tables, figures, etc.) Example: Sample 1. As seen in the table 4, the lexical features with the most occurrences are simple vocabulary and repetition with 60, familiar language with 49, neologism with 48, and hyperbole with 43 total of occurrences. First, simple vocabulary makes the advertisements easy to understand and remember because the vocabulary used are simple or common. Second, saying something repeatedly can grab costumers’ attention easily. Be it the traditional or the online way of selling, sellers use repetition to make their sentences clearer and more understood by consumers which also pushes them to buy the offered products from the sellers. Third, to draw in customers and help them understand what is being sold, advertising often utilize familiar language. The use of familiar language such as pronouns in advertising makes it friendlier and demonstrates a favorable attitude toward the potential customers. The usage of pronouns in advertising interests the consumers. Fourth, one successful strategy for drawing clients is to employ neologisms, which are terms that have been combined. According to Grey (2008), a neologism is a new phrase or term that is produced by fusing two or more words to produce a new word with merged meaning. Lastly, hyperbole assists in the delivery of words that are appealing to the consumers. The usage of real, perfect, more, new, and improved in various advertising is an illustration of hyperbole. Hyperbolic words give the products a greater impression of superiority in which would come interesting for the consumers. Sample 2. B. Comparison Chart Sample 1. Sample 2. Figures Sample 1. (Toyogon)