29 Questions
What are the important elements of the Comparison/Contrast pattern?
The purpose and points of comparison
How does the Listing pattern differ from the Chronology/Procedure pattern?
It does not require chronological sequencing of items
In which pattern is the sequencing based on stages or steps?
Chronology/Procedure
What does the Comparison pattern focus on?
Similarities and differences
What is NOT a characteristic of the Listing pattern?
Time-based organization
Which element is NOT part of the Chronology/Procedure pattern?
Evocative description
What is the main purpose of the classification and division pattern?
To organize ideas into categories based on certain criteria
What are the most important parts of the classification and division pattern?
The superordinate ideas, the subordinate ideas, and the relationship between them
What is the main purpose of the cause and effect pattern?
To organize details based on the cause, the reason, and the result or consequences of a certain phenomenon
What are the essential parts of the persuasion pattern?
The presentation of the issue, the position, and the supporting evidence
What is the main purpose of the problem-solution pattern?
To organize ideas into problems and proposed solutions
What is the key difference between the classification and division pattern and the cause and effect pattern?
The classification and division pattern organizes ideas into categories, while the cause and effect pattern organizes details based on the cause, reason, and result or consequences.
What is the main focus of the term 'unconscious' as used in this book?
Activities of the brain not accessible to consciousness
What is an example of a volcanic activity caused by diverging tectonic plates?
Mid-Atlantic ridge
In the context of Earth's volcanoes, what is the function of tectonic plates?
Float on a softer layer above the mantle
Which one of the following is NOT mentioned as a location where volcanoes can form?
San Andreas Fault
How does the text describe Earth's crust in relation to its mantle?
It is broken into major tectonic plates that float on a softer layer
What distinguishes the use of 'unconscious' in this book from Freudian understanding?
Activities of the brain below conscious awareness
What is the purpose of Vermont's $1.9 appropriation mentioned in the text?
To study the prevention of white nose syndrome
Why does the text emphasize the importance of saving bats?
Because bats are the primary predators of insects
What does the text suggest as a solution to the obesity problem among North Americans?
Making daily exercise more accessible for obese individuals
Why is lack of physical activity mentioned as an aggravating factor for obesity?
Because it increases the risk of unhealthy weight gain
Why should homework be minimized?
To encourage more family time and outdoor play
What negative consequence of having homework at home is highlighted in the text?
Rushing through homework to play video games
What is the key difference between the behavior of the optimistic and pessimistic dogs when left alone?
The optimistic dogs would fall asleep, while the pessimistic dogs would bark, chew things, and urinate inappropriately.
What is a key characteristic of how-to blogs according to the passage?
They take a good deal of time and effort to maintain because they offer step-by-step tutorials and require real expertise in the procedures explained.
Which type of blog is described as having multiple authors and a common topic or theme?
Collaborative blogs
What is a key characteristic of travel blogs according to the passage?
They include wonderful pictures along with tips on how to travel to specific locations.
What is the primary purpose of the blog-well.com website?
To teach people how to use common programming languages like XML and HTML.
Study Notes
White-Nose Syndrome in Bats
- Vermont has allocated $1.9 million to study the prevention of white-nose syndrome, which weakens bats and leads to starvation.
- Bats play a crucial role in controlling insect populations, which can affect crops and mosquito-borne diseases.
Obesity and Exercise
- Obesity is a significant health issue in North America, and a lack of physical activity is a major contributing factor.
- Implementing daily exercise programs at work could help decrease obesity rates.
- Such programs would require employees to participate twice daily to increase physical activity.
Patterns of Writing
Chronology/Procedure
- Organizes ideas or events according to time.
- Can be used to form a narration or a process.
- Important elements: main idea, major dates, events, and outcome.
Listing
- Organizes ideas using enumeration.
- Presents series of items (facts, examples, features, reasons, and tips) that support a main idea.
- Important elements: main idea, series of items, and relationships between them.
Comparison/Contrast
- Organizes ideas based on similarities and differences.
- Important elements: purpose and points of comparison, similarities and differences, and arrangement of ideas.
Classification & Division
- Organizes ideas into categories or divisions based on criteria and standards.
- Important elements: superordinate and subordinate ideas, relationships between them, and avoidance of oversimplification.
Cause & Effect
- Organizes details based on the cause, reason, and result or consequences of a phenomenon.
- Can discuss both causes and effects or either one.
Problem-Solution
- Organizes ideas into problems and proposed solutions.
- Important elements: problem definition, effects, and possible solutions.
Persuasion
- Organizes ideas to show how evidence leads to a logical conclusion or argument.
- Important elements: presentation of the issue, position, and supporting evidence.
Blogging
- Blogs can be classified into different groups, including collaborative, how-to, travel, and marketing blogs.
- Examples of each type include Mashable.com (collaborative), Blog-well.com (how-to), Gadling.com (travel), and others.
Inverse Definition
- The term "unconscious" has multiple meanings, including Freudian repressed memories and loss of consciousness due to injury or intoxication.
- In the context of this book, the term refers to the brain's automatic processes that are not available to consciousness.
Exemplification
- Earth's volcanoes occur due to the movement of tectonic plates.
- Examples of volcanic regions include the Mid-Atlantic ridge, the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the East African Reef.
Explore different writing patterns such as description and chronology/procedure. Learn about the types of description, clustering of details, progression of description, and organizing ideas/events according to time.
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