Patterns of Development in Writing
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Patterns of Development in Writing

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What does 'patterns of development' refer to?

  • The use of sensory language in description
  • The purpose of the writer
  • The logical arrangement of ideas used by writers (correct)
  • The narrative structure of a paragraph
  • What is the main purpose of using a narrative paragraph?

  • To define general and specific terminology
  • To draw the reader in and establish the writer's voice (correct)
  • To explain a logical sequence of events
  • To provide descriptive details about a subject
  • Which of the following is not a component of narrative text?

  • Logical actions
  • Way of narration
  • Terminology (correct)
  • Sensory language
  • What is the main purpose of using descriptive details in a narrative paragraph?

    <p>To help readers connect to the world the author envisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between sensory language and spatial patterns in description?

    <p>Sensory language describes how something looks, sounds, feels, smells, or tastes, while spatial patterns describe the physical arrangement of a subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of description mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Expository description</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an objective description?

    <p>To provide an impartial and factual picture of the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between an informal and formal definition?

    <p>Formal definitions have three key parts, while informal definitions do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of exemplification?

    <p>To provide specific examples to clarify or explain a general concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between classification/division and comparison-contrast?

    <p>Classification groups items based on shared characteristics, while comparison-contrast discusses similarities and differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of providing the etymology or semantic origin of a term when defining it?

    <p>To illustrate how the current meaning of the term has evolved over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in an extended/expanded definition?

    <p>Denotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Patterns of Development

    • Refers to a particular strategy writers use to develop ideas, involving the logical arrangement of ideas to help readers anticipate the author's thought development and remember what they read.

    Narrative Paragraph

    • Intends to tell a sequence of events, describing how, when, and where an event or occurrence happened.
    • Used to tell a story or focus on a set of related events, telling a story of an event or experience.
    • Writing a narrative paragraph involves:
      • Using action verbs and transitional expressions.
      • Including descriptive details to help readers connect to the world the author envisions.
      • Choosing the right words for their meaning and using effective expressions.

    Components of Narrative Text

    • Logical Actions.
    • Way of Narration.
    • Terminology:
      • General Terms.
      • Specific Terms.
      • Concrete Terms.
      • Abstract Terms.

    Description Paragraph

    • Gives information about what a person, object, place, or situation is like.
    • Provides details on the idea using either a sensory or spatial pattern.
    • Uses sensory languages to describe how the subject looks, sounds, feels, smells, or tastes like.
    • Two types of description:
      • Objective Description: presents an impartial and actual picture of the subject without biases.
      • Subjective Description: gives personal impression of what is observed.

    Definition Paragraph

    • Answers the questions: What is it? What does it mean? What are its special features?
    • Explains what something is in comparison to other members of its class, along with any limitations.
    • Different ways to define a word:
      • Informal Definition:
        • Denotation: dictionary meaning of a word.
        • Connotation: how a writer understands a word based on their personal or consensual experiences.
      • Formal Definition: consists of three principal parts:
        • Species (Word): term to be defined.
        • Genus (Class): class it belongs.
        • Differentia: distinguishing characteristics.
      • Extended/Expanded Definition: needed to define abstract concepts, broadening the definition by using:
        • Analogy.
        • Metaphors.
        • Comparison and contrast.
        • Descriptions.
        • Analysis.
        • Functions.
        • Characteristics or features.
        • Etymology.
        • Semantic origin.
        • Negation.
        • Synonym.
        • Example.
        • Effect.
      • By Origins: providing a history of what a term/word has meant can help us understand its current meaning.
      • Varieties of Definition:
        • Scientific Definition: defines concepts in a factual way, often used in scientific, proper, or real-world facts.
        • Subjective Definition: defines the objects in a more personal way, usually derived from the author's own experiences and opinion.

    Exemplification/Classification

    • Exemplification:
      • Provides examples and illustrations to further clarify or explain the concept or subject matter.
      • Presents a general statement and then provides specific and concrete examples to expound on the main idea.
    • Classification/Division:
      • Groups items into their parts or types and splits a general category of things into smaller subcategories.
      • Groups things according to similar/different features (structures) that they share.
      • Used when a writer needs to sort out or arrange subjects into groups or categories based on their common and shared characteristics.

    Comparison-Contrast

    • Discusses similarities and differences.
    • Its purpose is not simply to state the obvious but rather to illustrate subtle differences...

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    Explore the various strategies that writers use to develop ideas and the logical arrangement of ideas in writing. Understand how different patterns of development help in focusing your reading, remembering information, and establishing a writer's voice.

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