Patterns of Development Flashcards
The patterns of development
- Narration
- Description
- Definition
- Classification
- Exemplification
- Comparison and Contrast
- Cause and Effect
- Problem-Solution
- Persuasion
It is also used to tell a story or focus on a set of related events
Narration
It describes how, when and where an event or occurrence actually happened.
Narration
most basic pattern of development
Narration
It is the pattern of development which goes into details about a specific object, person, or location, in order to firmly set its appearance
Description
It explains not just what something means or is, but also what something does, what something is used for
Definition
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.
Exemplification
it organizes ideas into categories or divisions based on criteria and standards
Classification
This pattern can be used when classifying people, objects, events, things, places, and other items
Classification
This pattern organizes ideas based on how events, places, people, things and concepts are similar to or different from one another.
Comparison and Contrast
This pattern explains why something happens or what results a particular event produces
Cause and Effect
It organizes details based on the causes, the reason, and the result or consequences of a certain phenomenon
Cause and Effect
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.
Problem Solution
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
Pattern of Development
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.
Pattern of Paragraph Development