Methods of Development

Question 1

What is the MOD Narrative?

Answer 1

A method of development which uses storytelling to communicate a point or general truth

Question 2

What is the MOD Block Comparison?

Answer 2

An Organizational structure used in comparison essays where the writer presents every point of comparison in one item and then moves on to discuss every point of comparison in the second item

Question 3

What is the MOD Point by Point comparison?

Answer 3

An Organizational Structure used in comparison essays where the writer presents the entire point (both items being compared) before moving on to the next point in the argument

Question 4

What is the MOD Major Techniques of Persuasion

Answer 4

Stylistic choices writer of persuasion reply upon, which include: word choice and choice of examples; use of repetition, hyperbole, analogy and other related devices; irony; appeals to authority or prestige; using fear; organizing information according to importance (strong to weak

Question 5

What is the MOD Literal Imagery?

Answer 5

Descriptive language that employs the sense (sight, touch, taste, smell, sounds)

Question 6

What is Choice of Scope?

Answer 6

The use of time in writing, specifically in narratives

Question 7

Personal Experience?

Answer 7

A type of example where the author narrates an incident he or she experienced

Question 8

Describe Description? :)

Answer 8

A method of development that relies heavily on literal imagery to communicate

Question 9

Comparison?

Answer 9

Examining the similarities and/or differences between two items

Question 10

Statistics??

Answer 10

A type of example where the author uses numerical evidence

Question 11

Processsss of Analysis

Answer 11

A method of development which explores the step in a process

Question 12

What’s Directional Process Analysis?

Answer 12

A type of process analysis organized in a step by step fashion, so the reader can replicate or do what is described.

Question 13

What is Cause and effect?

Answer 13

A method of development which explores the relationship between two or more elements

Question 14

Experience of Others?

Answer 14

A type of example where the author narrates an incident he or she witnessed or has heard about.

Question 15

Yes, Analogy is a MOD, describe it.

Answer 15

A method of development that brings together two apparently unlike items from different categories, using one as a device to explain the other

Question 16

The MOD Argumentation

Answer 16

A method where the writer attempts to convince a reader though logic

Question 17

The MOD Persuasion

Answer 17

A method where the writer attempts to convince a reader through emotions

Question 18

Hypothetical Examples

Answer 18

A type of example where the author speculates about what might happen ‘if’

Question 19

Emotional Appeal

Answer 19

Using words, phrases and imagery that makes the reader feel a certain way - usually to the author’s advantage

Question 20

Reference to Authority????

Answer 20

A reference to a professional in a relevant field; the profession includes initials after their name