They say and i say chapter 10, Exercises of Grammar and Composition

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They Say/I Say Chapter 10 “But Don’t Get Me Wrong” The Art of Metacommentary What is metacommentary? (1) It does not offer new points but instead tells an audience how to interpret them and what they already said or are about to say (2) Titles are metacommentary because they function rather like carnival barkers telling passersby what they can expect if they go inside What’s the difference between metacommentary and normal text? Main text says something; meta-text guides your readers in interpreting and processing what you've said Why should I use metacommentary? (1) No matter how clear or precise your writing is readers can still fai] to understand it in any number of ways (2) Metacommentary keeps misinterpretations and other communication misfires at bay (3) Metacommentary will help you develop your ideas and develop more text. It can help you add both length and depth to your writing. Sample Paragraph It is my intention in this paper to show that dark chocolate is better than white chocolate. With this view, my task in the sections ahead is to demonstrate the numerous health benefits of dark chocolate in comparison to white chocolate. J must first demonstrate how dark chocolate improves health. It increases life expectancy by lowering blood pressure, increasing blood flow, cognitive abilities, has antioxidants, and contains theobromine which strengthens your teeth and lowers your risk of getting cavities. But to avoid the possibility that my analysis will be interpreted as saying that dark chocolate is a “superfood,” J will concede that it is still candy and not always healthy for you. Dark chocolate does have a high amount of sugar and can compromise your health when eaten in excessive amounts.