GA1 Flashcards
Tells what, when, and where something happened to explain or illustrate in chronological order.
Narration
may use transitions of time and space and may feature descriptions of people, places, or events to make the subject interesting.
Narration
____________are transitional devices or cue words like then, next, and finally.
signal words
It is closely allied with narration because both include many specific details.
description
Emphasizes the senses by painting a picture of how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels.
description
It gives an explanation of a term, idea, or concept.
definition
2 types of definition
scientific and subjective
Separate into groups or explain the various parts of a topic
classification & division
provides a series of examples.
turns a general idea into a concrete one.
exemplification
Cause and effect
Details why something happens, what causes it, what are the effects, and how it is related to something else
Juxtaposing two things to highlight their similarities and differences.
comparison & contrast
It is a method for analyzing and writing about a topic by identifying a problem and proposing one or more solutions.
problem & solution
explains how something works, or how something was done.
process analysis
describes and issue and your position or opinion on the subject.
persuasion.
