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Which organizational pattern is most effective for explaining the different stages of grief after a loss?
Which organizational pattern is most effective for explaining the different stages of grief after a loss?
- Classification/Division
- Cause and Effect
- Comparison/Contrast
- Process Analysis (correct)
An essay arguing for stricter environmental regulations would primarily rely on which organizational pattern?
An essay arguing for stricter environmental regulations would primarily rely on which organizational pattern?
- Exemplification
- Definition
- Narration
- Persuasion (correct)
Which writing strategy is most suitable for exploring the similarities and differences between two political ideologies?
Which writing strategy is most suitable for exploring the similarities and differences between two political ideologies?
- Description
- Classification/Division
- Comparison/Contrast (correct)
- Cause and Effect
What organizational pattern would be most effective to explain the different types of renewable energy?
What organizational pattern would be most effective to explain the different types of renewable energy?
A report detailing the reasons for a company's declining sales figures and their impact on the organization would primarily use which pattern?
A report detailing the reasons for a company's declining sales figures and their impact on the organization would primarily use which pattern?
Which pattern of writing would be most suitable to advocate for a new community center in a neighborhood?
Which pattern of writing would be most suitable to advocate for a new community center in a neighborhood?
To effectively argue that a specific policy change led to a decrease in crime rates, which organizational pattern should be used?
To effectively argue that a specific policy change led to a decrease in crime rates, which organizational pattern should be used?
What organizational pattern would work best to persuade a local community to adopt a recycling program in a neighborhood?
What organizational pattern would work best to persuade a local community to adopt a recycling program in a neighborhood?
What is the main purpose of exemplification in writing?
What is the main purpose of exemplification in writing?
Which of the following best captures the primary distinction between subjective and objective descriptions?
Which of the following best captures the primary distinction between subjective and objective descriptions?
In what way does exemplification enhance a written piece?
In what way does exemplification enhance a written piece?
What distinguishes a definition in academic writing from a simple dictionary definition?
What distinguishes a definition in academic writing from a simple dictionary definition?
Why is defining a term often the initial step in a debate or disagreement?
Why is defining a term often the initial step in a debate or disagreement?
What key element contributes most to the success of process analysis writing?
What key element contributes most to the success of process analysis writing?
Which of the following questions is most applicable when utilizing process analysis?
Which of the following questions is most applicable when utilizing process analysis?
In what context might academic writing employ process analysis?
In what context might academic writing employ process analysis?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of narration as a pattern of development in writing?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of narration as a pattern of development in writing?
Which question is MOST relevant when developing a narrative?
Which question is MOST relevant when developing a narrative?
A writer is crafting a scene where a character suddenly remembers a significant event from their childhood. Which narrative technique is the writer employing?
A writer is crafting a scene where a character suddenly remembers a significant event from their childhood. Which narrative technique is the writer employing?
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a primary element in a descriptive paragraph?
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a primary element in a descriptive paragraph?
What is the main goal of using description as a pattern of development in writing?
What is the main goal of using description as a pattern of development in writing?
In what way does objective description differ from subjective description?
In what way does objective description differ from subjective description?
Which writing pattern is MOST suitable for discussing the evolution and key milestones of the internet since its inception?
Which writing pattern is MOST suitable for discussing the evolution and key milestones of the internet since its inception?
A paragraph begins by stating, 'The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town. Its windows were dark and empty, like eyes that had seen too much...' Which pattern of development is MOST evident in this excerpt?
A paragraph begins by stating, 'The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town. Its windows were dark and empty, like eyes that had seen too much...' Which pattern of development is MOST evident in this excerpt?
Flashcards
Classification
Classification
Dividing a large concept into smaller parts for clarity.
Comparison and Contrast
Comparison and Contrast
Juxtaposing two things to highlight their similarities and differences.
Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect
A relationship where one event leads to another event or condition.
Persuasion Paragraph
Persuasion Paragraph
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Logical Order
Logical Order
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Causal Analysis
Causal Analysis
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Problem-Solution Structure
Problem-Solution Structure
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Subtle Differences
Subtle Differences
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Patterns of Development
Patterns of Development
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Narration
Narration
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Description
Description
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Exemplification
Exemplification
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Definition
Definition
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Process Analysis
Process Analysis
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Comparison/Contrast
Comparison/Contrast
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Subjective description
Subjective description
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Objective description
Objective description
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Definition writing
Definition writing
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Characteristics of objective description
Characteristics of objective description
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Importance of examples
Importance of examples
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Clarity in process analysis
Clarity in process analysis
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Study Notes
Writing Patterns of Development
- Students should be able to distinguish different writing patterns.
- Students should use signal words for different writing patterns.
- Students should write papers using a specific writing pattern.
Paragraph Patterns
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Narration
- A way to tell a story by putting events in a logical order.
- Describes a chain of events leading to a conclusion or end.
- Includes elements like foreshadowing, backstory, cliffhangers, flashbacks, and flash forwards.
- Asks questions like: what happened, when did it happen, where did it happen
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Description
- Conveys an image of a person, object, place, or scenario through sensory words (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).
- Two types: objective (focuses on the thing being described) and subjective (reflects the writer's feelings and reactions).
- Questions to ask: what does it look like, what are its characteristics?
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Exemplification
- Uses examples to explain or clarify a main idea.
- Can use a long example or a series of specific examples.
- Shows what the rest or whole of something is like
- Questions to ask: what are some typical cases or examples of this?
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Definition
- Examines a word or concept beyond a dictionary definition.
- Helps understand how the word or concept is used and understood.
- Can be a part of a debate or disagreement, or the purpose of an entire essay.
- Questions to ask: what is it? how does it resemble other members if its class? how is it different from other members of its class? what are its limits?
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Process Analysis
- Explains how something works, how to do something, or how something was done.
- Can be used to show how a problem came to be or how it might be solved.
- Uses a clear series of steps.
- Questions to ask: how did it happen? what makes it work? how is it made?
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Classification/Division
- Takes a large concept and divides it into individual pieces.
- Helps readers understand a complex topic by focusing on smaller parts.
- Useful when an author has a unique way of dividing concepts.
- Questions to ask: what are its parts or types? how can its parts or types be separated or grouped?, do its parts fit into a logical order? into what categories can its parts be arranged?
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Comparison/Contrast
- Juxtaposes two things to highlight similarities and differences.
- Helps analyze information, revealing insights.
- Focuses on the subtle differences or similarities in method, style, or purpose of two things.
- Questions to ask: how is it like other things? how is it different from other things?
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Cause and Effect
- Shows how things are related in terms of their causes and effects.
- Explains why things happened or what will happen as a result.
- Is useful for topics needing emphasis on "how" and "why."
- Questions to Ask: Why did it happen? What caused it? What does it cause? What are its effects? How is it related to something else?
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Persuasion
- Aims to convince readers to do or believe something.
- Used effectively in writing genres like critiques, reviews, reaction papers, editorials, and proposals.
- Uses strong persuasive arguments.
- Paragraphs are convincing with stated evidence
- Questions to Ask: What is the issue? What is your position/opinion? What is the opposing position/opinion? What are some reasons for your position/opinion? What are some examples that support this?
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Problem-Solution
- Has two parts: the problem and the solution.
- Clearly identifies a problem and provides a logical, practical solution to the problem.
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Description
Explore writing patterns like narration, description, and exemplification. Learn to distinguish writing patterns and use signal words effectively. Includes narration (storytelling with events in order), description (conveying images through sensory words), and exemplification (using examples to explain).
