Patterns of Development

Question 1

The patterns of development

Answer 1

1. Narration
2. Description
3. Definition
4. Classification
5. Exemplification
6. Comparison and Contrast
7. Cause and Effect
8. Problem-Solution
9. Persuasion

Question 2

It is also used to tell a story or focus on a set of related events

Answer 2

Narration

Question 3

It describes how, when and where an event or occurrence actually happened.

Answer 3

Narration

Question 4

most basic pattern of development

Answer 4

Narration

Question 5

It is the pattern of development which goes into details about a specific object, person, or location, in order to firmly set its appearance

Answer 5

Description

Question 6

It explains not just what something means or is, but also what something does, what something is used for

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Definition

Question 7

This pattern presents the general statement and then provides specific and concrete examples to expound on the main idea.
This pattern is used to provide an example of something.

Answer 7

Exemplification

Question 8

it organizes ideas into categories or divisions based on criteria and standards

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Classification

Question 9

This pattern can be used when classifying people, objects, events, things, places, and other items

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Classification

Question 10

This pattern organizes ideas based on how events, places, people, things and concepts are similar to or different from one another.

Answer 10

Comparison and Contrast

Question 11

This pattern explains why something happens or what results a particular event produces

Answer 11

Cause and Effect

Question 12

It organizes details based on the causes, the reason, and the result or consequences of a certain phenomenon

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Cause and Effect

Question 13

This pattern organizes ideas into problems and proposed solutions. The problem section usually includes the ‘what, who, when, why, and how’ of the problem.
The other part then presents the major effects of the problem and the possible solutions to address it, as well as the steps in implementing the solution.

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Problem Solution

Question 14

it refers to particular strategy writers use to develop ideas. It is the logical arrangement of ideas in a text. The pattern helps you follow ideas easily and understand a text better

Answer 14

Pattern of Development

Question 15

It presents ideas in logical and consistent structure to manage information in an essay. Thus, the logical organization of paragraphs greatly enhances the ease with which one can understand and remember the information presented.

Answer 15

Pattern of Paragraph Development

Question 16

This pattern organizes ideas to show how a set of evidence lead to a logical conclusion or argument.

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Persuasion

Question 17

This pattern presents the issue, the position, and the supporting evidence that supports the position.

Answer 17

Persuasion