RWS 3rd Quarter Exam Chapter 1 Reviewer: Patterns of Paragraph Development
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Which type of paragraph development focuses on telling a story or plot?

  • Narration (correct)
  • Exemplification and Classification
  • Cause and Effect
  • Description
  • Which method of definition involves explaining the specific meaning of a word?

  • Informal Definition
  • Formal Definition (correct)
  • Expanded Definition
  • All of the above
  • What is the main purpose of the Exemplification and Classification paragraph development?

  • To compare and contrast elements that are similar and different
  • To describe how something looks, sounds, feels, smells or tastes
  • To support a general statement with one or more examples and to sort out or arrange subjects into groups or categories (correct)
  • To explain why something happens and what results a particular event produces
  • What is the difference between Comparison and Contrast?

    <p>Comparison discusses elements that are similar, while Contrast discusses elements that are different.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of paragraph development explains why something happens and what results a particular event produces?

    <p>Cause and Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method of definition mentioned in the text?

    <p>Comparative Definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of text structure is described as presenting a problem and then discussing solutions to that problem?

    <p>Problem-solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a component of 'Mechanics' as described in the text?

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

    Which type of claim refers to a value judgment based on morals, standards, and norms?

    <p>Claim of value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'cohesion' and 'coherence'?

    <p>Cohesion refers to the overall structure of the essay, while coherence refers to the connection and organization of ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of claim refers to specific and measurable actions that need to be taken to address issues or concerns?

    <p>Claim of policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of 'Language Use' as described in the text?

    <p>The meaning of communicative words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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