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Complete the tabular columns to specify Dos and Don’ts associated with the 'Expansion of Ideas'.
| Expansion of Ideas | |
| Dos | Don’ts |
| (i) Begin impressively | (i) Do not go off-track |
| (ii) | (ii) |
| (iii) | (iii) |
| (iv) | (iv) |
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Solution
| Expansion of Ideas | |
| Dos | Don’ts |
| (i) Begin impressively. | (i) Do not go off-track. |
| (ii) Clearly explain the symbolism of the proverb. | (ii) Do not be ambiguous while explaining the meaning of the proverb. |
| (iii) Ensure that each paragraph has a topic sentence. | (iii) Don’t include too many ideas in one paragraph. |
| (iv) Include anecdotes, examples, and experiences as well as maintain unity and clarity of thought. | (iv) Don’t forget to maintain coherence and a logical link between the sentences with the help of discourse markers, conjunctions, and conjunctive phrases. |
| (v) Keep in mind the ‘Proportion of Space’ and ‘Proportion of Emphasis’, that is, important ideas should be given more space and prominence and vice versa. | (v) Don’t forget to conclude the expansion with a strong and relevant point, that is, try to use quotes similar to the one given in the question. (This will create a full circle of thought). |
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