Transitional and Descriptive Patterns in Writing

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What type of organization involves explaining each cause and effect completely before moving on to the next pair?

Sequential organization

Persuasion

Consecutive cause and effect (correct)

Problem-Solution

Which method aims at convincing readers to believe in an idea and take action?

Problem-Solution

Persuasion (correct)

Sequential writing

Narration

In persuasive writing, what type of words are used when answering oppositions?

First, next, last

Thus, and thus

Therefore, hence, consequently

Of course, some may say, nevertheless (correct)

What pattern of development is used to address topics that logically present problems with corresponding solutions?

Problem-Solution pattern (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves using facts to make the paragraph more convincing?

Persuasion (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Describing each cause and effect completely before moving on to the next' is a characteristic of which type of organization?

Consecutive cause and effect (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of paragraph development pattern is used to tell a story or narrate a sequence of events?

Narrative (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of description aims to elicit special feelings or reactions because it is suggestive and evocative?

Subjective description (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a definition pattern in a paragraph?

To deeply examine a word or concept (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which transitional devices are typically used in a definition paragraph?

Scientific, subjective (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of description focuses on the physical aspect and appeals to the intellect?

Objective description (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using exemplification in writing?

To illustrate the characteristics of the whole (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of classification in writing?

To explain something by dividing or grouping it into types of categories (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a signal word that can be used in the Exemplification and Classification pattern of paragraph development?

in contrast (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between comparison and contrast in writing?

Comparison examines how subjects are similar, while contrast emphasizes how subjects are different (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective classification in writing?

The group or category should have multiple bases of classification (D) Signup and view all the answers