Literary Devices and Patterns of Development
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What does analogy primarily involve?

  • Comparing unlike things to explain the familiar (correct)
  • Discussing similarities and differences
  • Breaking down elements to analyze them
  • The chronological sequence of events
  • Which form of organization focuses on the order of time?

  • Spatial organization
  • Chronological organization (correct)
  • Cause and effect
  • Structural organization
  • What is the main purpose of process analysis?

  • To compare and contrast different ideas
  • To describe how something happens or how to do it (correct)
  • To explain causes and their effects
  • To define a term and its characteristics
  • What does spatial organization emphasize?

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    In which pattern does a topic sentence introduce the main idea, followed by details?

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    What does the cause and effect pattern explain?

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    What is the main focus of the definition as a literary device?

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    Which of the following describes moving from specific instances to general concepts?

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    What is the purpose of the problem-solution arrangement?

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    What does the tonal ambiguity technique encourage the audience to do?

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    Which arrangement uses similar grammatical structures across sentences?

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    What does the repetition of key terms aim to achieve?

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    What is the main focus of the classification technique?

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    In what way does an anecdote serve its purpose?

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    What does the technique of irony involve?

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    What is countering the opposition primarily concerned with?

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    Flashcards

    Analogy

    Comparing two different things to explain one of them. It's like using a familiar object to understand something you don't know.

    Analysis

    Breaking down something into its parts to understand it better. Like taking apart a machine to see how it works.

    Chronological Organization

    Organizing information by how it happened in time, like a timeline.

    Process Analysis

    Explaining how something happens or how to do something. It's like a step-by-step guide.

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    Definition

    Describing what something is and how it's different from other things. Like defining a word in a dictionary.

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    Comparison and Contrast

    Showing how things are alike and different. Think of comparing two types of cars, noting their similarities and differences.

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    Cause and Effect

    Explaining why something happens and what the results are. Like understanding why a plant needs sunlight and what happens if it doesn't get enough.

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    General to Specific

    Moving from a general idea to specific examples. Like stating a general rule and then giving specific examples to support it.

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    Problem-Solution

    A method of organizing ideas by introducing a problem and then proposing a solution.

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    Countering the Opposition (Contra-argument)

    Presenting opposing viewpoints to create a debate or discussion. It acknowledges the other side of an argument.

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    Classification

    Involves grouping similar things together based on common characteristics.

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    Description

    Describing the sensory details of a person, place, thing or feeling using words that evoke the senses.

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    Narration

    Sharing a story about a sequence of events in chronological order.

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    Illustration

    Using examples, images, or demonstrations to help explain an idea. It creates a visual connection.

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    Repetition of Key Terms

    Repeating key words or phrases to emphasize a point and make it memorable.

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    Climatic Organization

    Arranging details or ideas in order of increasing importance, building towards a climax.

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    Study Notes

    Literary Devices and Patterns of Development

    • Literary devices and patterns of development are used to structure and enhance writing.
    • Analogy: Illustrates unfamiliar concepts by comparing them to familiar ones.
    • Analysis: Breaking down something into its component parts to understand it better.
    • Spatial Organization: Describing something from a specific point of view, like from top to bottom, or near to far.
    • Chronological Organization: Describing events in the order they occurred. (First, next, during, finally).
    • Structural Organization: Examining the relationship between parts of a whole, such as functions and matrices.
    • Process Analysis: Describing how something is done or how something happens.
    • Definition: Defining a concept or idea by stating what it is and what it isn't, and highlighting key characteristics that distinguish it from other concepts.
    • Comparison and Contrast: Examining similarities and differences between ideas, objects, and so on.
    • Cause and Effect: Examining why something happens and its consequences.

    Patterns of Development (continued)

    • General to Specific: Starting with a broad statement and then providing more specific details.
    • Specific to General: Starting with specific examples and building towards a broader conclusion.
    • Abstract to Concrete: Moving from abstract concepts to concrete examples.
    • Concrete to Abstract: Moving from concrete examples to abstract concepts.
    • Problem-Solution: Presenting a problem and then proposing a solution.
    • Counterargument: Addressing opposing viewpoints.
    • Question-Answer: Form the basis of an idea by asking and answering questions.
    • Classification: Grouping items into categories based on shared traits.
    • Description: Detailing sensory qualities of a person, place, thing, or feeling.
    • Narration: Telling a story or recounting events in sequence.
    • Illustration: Supporting an idea with visual aids or examples.
    • Parallelism: Using similar grammatical structures for similar ideas or events within a sentence or among sentences (e.g., "and, or").
    • Repetition of Key Terms: Repeating words or phrases to emphasize an idea.
    • Shift in Perspective/Tone: Shifting the viewpoint or emotional tone of writing
    • Climatic Organization: Presenting details or ideas in order of increasing importance.
    • Anecdote: A short story used to illustrate a point.
    • Irony: Using words in a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning.
    • Aporia: Questioning oneself or the audience.

    Additional Elements

    • Tonal Ambiguity: Encourages critical thinking and multiple interpretations of a text.
    • On the One Hand... On the Other Hand... Presenting opposing viewpoints simultaneously.
    • Affect/Pathos: Using emotion-evoking language to connect with the audience.

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