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Beware of Pat Expressions

Beware of Pat Expressions. By: Sophia, Ricky, and Megan. Commonly used Pat Expressions. In conclusion… First of all… Second of all… All in all… For example…. What’s Wrong with These P hrases?. Overly used Unnecessary Used to take up space. Other Ways to Express Your Ideas.

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Beware of Pat Expressions

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  1. Beware of Pat Expressions By: Sophia, Ricky, and Megan

  2. Commonly used Pat Expressions • In conclusion… • First of all… • Second of all… • All in all… • For example…

  3. What’s Wrong with These Phrases? • Overly used • Unnecessary • Used to take up space

  4. Other Ways to Express Your Ideas • Take out all clichés. • Try to find a more creative way to express your ideas

  5. What YOU Should Do • Read over your essay • Search for any of these pat expressions. • Either take them out OR try to come up with a different way to express your idea.

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