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Sentence to Mini-Paragraph Mastery

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Expand a sentence into a short paragraph with devices

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Expand a sentence into a short paragraph with devices

by Lizamie Labisto
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Slide 1 — Introduction

Start with a simple sentence and learn to expand it into a vivid mini-paragraph using one or more literary devices.

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Slide 2 — Pick Your Base Sentence

Choose a clear base sentence that conveys a single idea. Keep subject, verb, and object simple for easy expansion.

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Slide 3 — Add Specific Details

Enhance the base by adding sensory details, places, time, or emotions to give the reader a fuller picture.

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Slide 4 — Show, Don’t Tell

Use concrete images instead of stating feelings directly. Let readers infer emotions through description.

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Slide 5 — Introduce a Simile

Incorporate a simile: compare with like or as to create a vivid image, e.g., as quiet as a snowfall.

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Slide 6 — Use a Metaphor

Apply a metaphor to equate ideas without like or as, e.g., the day was a blank page.

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Slide 7 — Add Hyperbole

Use hyperbole for humor or emphasis, e.g., the stairs seemed endless or a thousand thoughts raced.

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Slide 8 — Personification

Give objects or ideas human traits to engage readers, e.g., the wind whispered or the sun smiled.

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Slide 9 — Build a 2–3 Sentence Mini-Paragraph

Expand your base sentence into 2–3 sentences, weaving at least one device woven in—sensory details and flow matter.

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Slide 10 — Quick Review

Tips: stay concise, vary sentence length, and check rhythm. Revise to keep clarity and imagery strong.
 
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