16 Questions
Which pattern of development emphasizes the senses by painting a picture of how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels?
Description
What type of writing pattern tells what, when, and where something happened in chronological order?
Narration
In definition development, what are the three parts that make up an explanation of a term, idea, or concept?
Term or concept, general class, distinguishing characteristics
Which pattern of development is most useful when discussing the reasons why something has happened and what results from it?
Cause and Effect
What is the purpose of exemplification in writing?
To turn a general idea into a concrete one by providing examples
Which transitional devices are commonly used to indicate exemplification?
For instance, another instance of, to illustrate
How does classification & division relate to finding connections between seemingly unrelated things?
By separating a topic into groups or explaining its various parts
What does cause & effect focus on in writing?
Tracing why something happens, its causes, effects, and relationships
What is the main finding of the study mentioned in the text?
Children in foster care performed better than orphaned children in state-run institutions.
Why did orphaned children in state-run institutions show declines in emotional and mental health?
As a result of long-term and unrelieved institutionalization
What is noted as a significant factor contributing to the negative effects of institutionalization on abandoned children?
The particularly horrific reputation of Romanian institutions for neglect
Which group of children showed improvements in emotional, intellectual, and physical well-being?
Children who were placed in foster homes
What is the key element of successful process analysis?
Explaining the subject clearly and logically
Which type of writing aims to convince the reader to support a course of action?
Persuasion
In which situation would a combination of Cause and Effect plus Comparison and Contrast be applied?
Patterns of Development
What is the purpose of Comparison and Contrast in writing?
Discussing subtle differences or similarities in two texts
Explore different methods of analytical writing such as comparison and contrast, problem and solution, and process analysis. Understand how these methods are utilized to analyze and write about various topics.
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