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Which pattern of development is most suitable for presenting events in the order they occurred?
Which pattern of development is most suitable for presenting events in the order they occurred?
- Narration (correct)
- Description
- Exemplification
- Definition
What pattern of development is used to provide the reader a clear image using sensory details?
What pattern of development is used to provide the reader a clear image using sensory details?
- Classification
- Narration
- Definition
- Description (correct)
What is the primary purpose of exemplification as a pattern of development?
What is the primary purpose of exemplification as a pattern of development?
- To classify different subjects into categories
- To describe something using sensory language
- To illustrate a point through detailed examples (correct)
- To tell a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end
Which pattern of development would you primarily use to analyze a concept beyond its dictionary meaning?
Which pattern of development would you primarily use to analyze a concept beyond its dictionary meaning?
If an essay aims to sort different types of music into categories based on their shared characteristics, which pattern of development would be most appropriate?
If an essay aims to sort different types of music into categories based on their shared characteristics, which pattern of development would be most appropriate?
What pattern of development should be used to show the similarities and differences between two distinct political systems?
What pattern of development should be used to show the similarities and differences between two distinct political systems?
Which pattern of development is best suited for explaining why a historic event led to a specific social change?
Which pattern of development is best suited for explaining why a historic event led to a specific social change?
What pattern of development would be most effective in an essay suggesting methods to reduce plastic waste in your community?
What pattern of development would be most effective in an essay suggesting methods to reduce plastic waste in your community?
If your goal is to convince readers that climate change is a serious threat, which pattern would likely be the most effective?
If your goal is to convince readers that climate change is a serious threat, which pattern would likely be the most effective?
What is the primary aim of using patterns of development in writing?
What is the primary aim of using patterns of development in writing?
Which of the following questions is best answered using narration?
Which of the following questions is best answered using narration?
Which of the following prompts would be best addressed using descriptive writing?
Which of the following prompts would be best addressed using descriptive writing?
Which of the following topics would benefit most from explanation using definition?
Which of the following topics would benefit most from explanation using definition?
Which prompt calls for the use of exemplification as its primary pattern of development?
Which prompt calls for the use of exemplification as its primary pattern of development?
Which of the following essay titles indicates that the essay will primarily use classification?
Which of the following essay titles indicates that the essay will primarily use classification?
Which question suggests that comparison and contrast should be the organizational pattern?
Which question suggests that comparison and contrast should be the organizational pattern?
An essay discussing the impact of smartphones on social interactions would likely use which pattern of development?
An essay discussing the impact of smartphones on social interactions would likely use which pattern of development?
What pattern of development is most appropriate for a paper suggesting measures to improve student mental health in schools?
What pattern of development is most appropriate for a paper suggesting measures to improve student mental health in schools?
If you’re writing to convince your school to switch to a paperless system, which pattern of development would be most effective?
If you’re writing to convince your school to switch to a paperless system, which pattern of development would be most effective?
The sentence 'The company’s profits declined because of poor management and increased competition' is an example of what pattern of development?
The sentence 'The company’s profits declined because of poor management and increased competition' is an example of what pattern of development?
Which of the following best describes the 'Problem-Solution' pattern of development?
Which of the following best describes the 'Problem-Solution' pattern of development?
In which pattern of development is it most important to consider your audience’s existing beliefs and values?
In which pattern of development is it most important to consider your audience’s existing beliefs and values?
Which pattern of development would be most suitable for a paper titled 'The Evolution of the Internet'?
Which pattern of development would be most suitable for a paper titled 'The Evolution of the Internet'?
What pattern of development emphasizes the use of sensory language to create vivid images?
What pattern of development emphasizes the use of sensory language to create vivid images?
If you were asked to write about the meaning of courage, going beyond its dictionary definition, which pattern of development should you use?
If you were asked to write about the meaning of courage, going beyond its dictionary definition, which pattern of development should you use?
Which pattern of development is most useful when explaining different types of leadership styles, using examples from successful leaders?
Which pattern of development is most useful when explaining different types of leadership styles, using examples from successful leaders?
Which method of essay writing is best described as sorting items into sorts or groups?
Which method of essay writing is best described as sorting items into sorts or groups?
Which writing type is most often used to highlight alternate perspectives on a subject?
Which writing type is most often used to highlight alternate perspectives on a subject?
Which pattern of development relies on the signal words because, since, therefore, and as a result?
Which pattern of development relies on the signal words because, since, therefore, and as a result?
What pattern of development is evident in the title 'Solved! How I Deal with Bullies'?
What pattern of development is evident in the title 'Solved! How I Deal with Bullies'?
Which pattern of development is most likely to incorporate appeals to ethics, emotion, and logic?
Which pattern of development is most likely to incorporate appeals to ethics, emotion, and logic?
Considering the example titles provided, which title would most effectively detail actions in the order they appear in reality?
Considering the example titles provided, which title would most effectively detail actions in the order they appear in reality?
Given the available selections, which title makes the most use of the five sensed to convey a sense of the world to the audience?
Given the available selections, which title makes the most use of the five sensed to convey a sense of the world to the audience?
Considering you want to thoroughly explore and clarify the concept of oversleeping, what essay title utilizes an appropriate developing pattern?
Considering you want to thoroughly explore and clarify the concept of oversleeping, what essay title utilizes an appropriate developing pattern?
What pattern of development does the title 'One, Two. Three, Let's Plant Trees!' intend to apply?
What pattern of development does the title 'One, Two. Three, Let's Plant Trees!' intend to apply?
What title is most likely to express sorting heartbreak into different groups?
What title is most likely to express sorting heartbreak into different groups?
What pattern of development would suit '8. Being a Vegetarian's Cause and Effects'?
What pattern of development would suit '8. Being a Vegetarian's Cause and Effects'?
Given an assignment of 'Winning the Race against Anxiety', what pattern of development would most easily suit the intention and topic?
Given an assignment of 'Winning the Race against Anxiety', what pattern of development would most easily suit the intention and topic?
When assigned 'The Old Me vs. the New Me', comparison is directly mentioned. What is the full name of this pattern of development?
When assigned 'The Old Me vs. the New Me', comparison is directly mentioned. What is the full name of this pattern of development?
Flashcards
Patterns of Development
Patterns of Development
Patterns of development are used to arrange ideas to achieve the writer's purpose in writing the text, and determine how ideas should be arranged in the body of the essay.
Narration
Narration
Narration tells a story or relates an event, sequencing details into a logical, usually chronological, order.
Description
Description
Uses descriptive ideas that give attributes, specifics, or setting information about the topic. Its purpose can be to recreate, invent, or visually present details using sensory descriptions
Definition (writing)
Definition (writing)
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Exemplification
Exemplification
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Classification
Classification
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Comparison and Contrast
Comparison and Contrast
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Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect
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Problem-Solution
Problem-Solution
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Persuasion
Persuasion
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Study Notes
- The lesson is on Patterns of Development
- The learning objectives include identifying methods for paragraph development, differentiating patterns, and creating paragraphs using these patterns
Patterns of Development
- Patterns are used to arrange ideas to achieve the writer's desired purpose
- Patterns determine how ideas are arranged in the essay
Definition (Pattern of Development)
- A personal computer is a general-purpose computer that serves as an indispensable tool
Description (Pattern of Development)
- A personal computer looks very futuristic and eye-catching
Patterns of Development
- Narration
- Description
- Definition
- Exemplification
- Classification
- Comparison and Contrast
- Cause and Effect
- Problem and Solution
- Persuasion
Narration
- Narration aims to tell a story or relate an event
- Narration is useful for sequencing details in a logical, usually chronological order
- Manuel Luis Quezon is a prominent figure, a statesman, soldier, and the Father of Filipino Language, who served as president of the Commonwealth
Description
- Descriptive writing provides attributes, specifies, and setting to inform about the topic
- The purpose of description is to recreate or visually present a person, place, event, or action to give the reader a mental picture
- It relies on sensory details like sight, sound, smell, and feel
- "My personal computer looks very futuristic and eye-catching" exemplifies descriptive writing
Definition
- Definition moves beyond dictionary meanings to deeply examine a word or concept
- "A personal computer is a general-purpose computer that serves as an indispensable tool for college students" is an example of definition
Exemplification
- Exemplification illustrates through examples and occurs in conversations and day-to-day life
- Citing Michael Jordan's championships when calling him the greatest basketball player is an example of exemplification
Classification
- Classification forms classes and distributes into groups based on common relations or attributes
Comparison and Contrast
- Comparison and contrast relates ideas based on differences and similarities
- The main idea is organized in parts, providing a comparison, contrast, or alternative perspective
Cause and Effect
- Cause and Effect presents causal or cause-and-effect relationships between ideas
- Words like because, since, as a result, therefore, so, and then show causes
Problem-Solution
- Problem-solution addresses a concerning issue with a remedy
- To write a problem/solution essay, consider your experience and how it resolve
Persuasion
- Persuasion is the act of convincing
Persuasive Writing
- Persuasive writing convinces others to adopt a view on an issue
- Persuasive writing convices others to take action and/or accept the writer's position as valid
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