12 Questions
Which type of paragraph development focuses on telling a story or plot?
Narration
Which method of definition involves explaining the specific meaning of a word?
Formal Definition
What is the main purpose of the Exemplification and Classification paragraph development?
To support a general statement with one or more examples and to sort out or arrange subjects into groups or categories
What is the difference between Comparison and Contrast?
Comparison discusses elements that are similar, while Contrast discusses elements that are different.
Which type of paragraph development explains why something happens and what results a particular event produces?
Cause and Effect
Which of the following is NOT a method of definition mentioned in the text?
Comparative Definition
Which type of text structure is described as presenting a problem and then discussing solutions to that problem?
Problem-solution
Which of the following is not a component of 'Mechanics' as described in the text?
Tone
Which type of claim refers to a value judgment based on morals, standards, and norms?
Claim of value
What is the difference between 'cohesion' and 'coherence'?
Cohesion refers to the overall structure of the essay, while coherence refers to the connection and organization of ideas.
Which type of claim refers to specific and measurable actions that need to be taken to address issues or concerns?
Claim of policy
What is the primary focus of 'Language Use' as described in the text?
The meaning of communicative words
Study Notes
Patterns of Paragraph Development
- Narration: A text that tells a story or an essay, requiring a clear order of events.
- Description: Uses words to describe a subject's appearance, sound, feeling, smell, or taste.
- Definition: Provides a specific meaning of a word, with three methods: informal, formal, and expanded definitions.
- Exemplification and Classification: Exemplification develops a general statement with supporting examples, while classification sorts subjects into groups based on shared characteristics.
- Comparison and Contrast: Comparison discusses similarities, while contrast discusses differences between elements or ideas.
- Cause and Effect: Explains why something happens and the resulting consequences.
- Problem-Solution: Presents a problem, discusses its aspects, and concludes with solutions.
- Persuasive: Presents an argument, discussion, or review to persuade the reader, often in the form of an advertisement.
Properties of a Well-Written Text
- Organization: A clear and logical structure of a piece of writing.
- Cohesion and Coherence: Coherence connects ideas to create unity, while cohesion focuses on the overall structure of the essay.
- Language Use: Refers to the meaning of words used to communicate effectively.
- Mechanics: Includes punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and abbreviation to separate elements of a text.
Explicit and Implicit Claims in a Written Text
- Claim of Fact: Refers to a condition that has existed, exists, or will exist in the past, present, or future.
- Claim of Policy: Specific and measurable actions to address issues or concerns presented in an argument or proposition.
- Claim of Value: Value judgments made based on morals, standards, and norms.
Prepare for the Reading and Writing Skills 3rd Quarter Examination with this reviewer focusing on Chapter 1: Patterns of Paragraph Development. Topics include narration, description, process analysis, and more.
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