18 Questions
What type of organization involves explaining each cause and effect completely before moving on to the next pair?
Consecutive cause and effect
Which method aims at convincing readers to believe in an idea and take action?
Persuasion
In persuasive writing, what type of words are used when answering oppositions?
Of course, some may say, nevertheless
What pattern of development is used to address topics that logically present problems with corresponding solutions?
Problem-Solution pattern
Which method involves using facts to make the paragraph more convincing?
Persuasion
'Describing each cause and effect completely before moving on to the next' is a characteristic of which type of organization?
Consecutive cause and effect
Which type of paragraph development pattern is used to tell a story or narrate a sequence of events?
Narrative
What is the purpose of using action words like verbs, adverbs, and phrases that signal time in a narrative paragraph?
To make the text more engaging for readers
Which type of description aims to elicit special feelings or reactions because it is suggestive and evocative?
Subjective description
What is the purpose of using a definition pattern in a paragraph?
To deeply examine a word or concept
Which transitional devices are typically used in a definition paragraph?
Scientific, subjective
Which type of description focuses on the physical aspect and appeals to the intellect?
Objective description
What is the purpose of using exemplification in writing?
To illustrate the characteristics of the whole
What is the main purpose of classification in writing?
To explain something by dividing or grouping it into types of categories
Which of the following is NOT a signal word that can be used in the Exemplification and Classification pattern of paragraph development?
in contrast
What is the main difference between comparison and contrast in writing?
Comparison examines how subjects are similar, while contrast emphasizes how subjects are different
According to the passage, what is the recommended approach when using both exemplification and classification in developing ideas in writing?
Start with classification and then provide examples through exemplification
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective classification in writing?
The group or category should have multiple bases of classification
Learn about the use of transitional devices like 'first, then, soon, after' to maintain coherence in writing, as well as the descriptive pattern involving vivid descriptions of people, places, events, and things. Enhance your writing skills by understanding these two key patterns in writing.
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