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What does the term 'exemplification' mean in writing?
What does the term 'exemplification' mean in writing?
- Presenting a general statement followed by specific examples (correct)
- Highlighting differences between two items
- Organizing ideas into categories
- Identifying a problem and proposing solutions
Name the two methods that can be used for organizing compare and contrast ideas.
Name the two methods that can be used for organizing compare and contrast ideas.
Block Method and Point-by-point Method
Classification organizes ideas based on their similarities and differences.
Classification organizes ideas based on their similarities and differences.
False (B)
A _______ organizes ideas into problems and proposed solutions.
A _______ organizes ideas into problems and proposed solutions.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Which of the following phrases is commonly used for exemplification?
Which of the following phrases is commonly used for exemplification?
What are the three components of a problem in a problem-solution map?
What are the three components of a problem in a problem-solution map?
A problem-solution framework does not require identifying the effects of a problem.
A problem-solution framework does not require identifying the effects of a problem.
Which pattern of paragraph development organizes ideas according to time?
Which pattern of paragraph development organizes ideas according to time?
Narration is a type of development that describes sensory details.
Narration is a type of development that describes sensory details.
What is a good method to summarize a text and determine its developmental pattern?
What is a good method to summarize a text and determine its developmental pattern?
The three types of description include sensory, spatial, and __________.
The three types of description include sensory, spatial, and __________.
Which of the following signal words indicates a chronological pattern?
Which of the following signal words indicates a chronological pattern?
Match the following types of description with their characteristic:
Match the following types of description with their characteristic:
A definition in paragraph development helps answer the question, 'What does it mean?'
A definition in paragraph development helps answer the question, 'What does it mean?'
What does a concept map help clarify?
What does a concept map help clarify?
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Study Notes
Patterns of Paragraph Development
- Logical arrangements of ideas that help distinguish major details from minor ones.
- Also known as patterns of organization, rhetorical modes, or rhetorical styles.
- Facilitate comprehension and analysis of texts through the relationship of ideas.
- Signal words aid in identifying patterns by highlighting essential elements and supporting details.
- Graphic organizers are effective tools for summarizing texts and determining developmental patterns.
Chronology
- Organizes ideas and events based on time.
- Types:
- Narration: Sequences events in chronological order.
- Process: Details organized based on stages or steps.
- Common signal words include: after, during, first, later, eventually, immediately.
Description
- Provides detailed information about a main idea.
- Types:
- Sensory: Arranges ideas using the five senses.
- Spatial: Organizes ideas by location or physical space.
- Evocative: Elicits feelings or mental images.
- Informational: Presents facts or knowledge.
- Signal words for description include: above, below, adjacent to, along, far, here.
Definition
- Clarifies and explains concepts by answering "What does it mean?"
- Includes a term to be defined and a detailed explanation.
- Common phrases: is defined as, means, to illustrate, refers to.
Exemplification
- Starts with a general statement and follows with specific examples.
- Emphasizes the main idea supported by concrete ideas.
- Key phrases include: for example, consider the following, to illustrate.
Classification/Division
- Organizes ideas into categories or divisions according to criteria.
- Structure:
- Superordinate: Name of the larger group.
- Subordinate: Names of subcategories.
- Useful phrases: classified as, final type, first category.
Comparison and Contrast
- Arranges ideas based on similarities and differences among items.
- Methods:
- Block Method: Discusses one item entirely followed by the next.
- Point-by-point: Addresses each comparison point for both items simultaneously.
- Common terms include: equally, like, unlike, similarly, however.
Problem-Solution
- Organizes content into problems and their proposed solutions.
- Includes defining the problem, outlining major effects, and suggesting solutions.
- Useful phrases: one solution is, the problem is, first, second.
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