PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT IN WRITING Flashcards

1
Q

is used
to show a reader the similarities and/or
differences between two subjects.

A

Comparison and contrast writing

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2
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Comparison writing focuses on
_________ (ways things are alike),

A

similarities

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3
Q

contrast writing focuses on ___________ or
ways they are not alike.

A

differences

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4
Q

states or explains reasons why things
happen or explains the results of certain
phenomena.

A

Cause and effect

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5
Q

arranges
the ideas from the discussion of the problem of
concern to the outlining of the solutions.

A

Problem-Solution

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6
Q

It intends to convince readers to do or believe
in something.

A

Persuasion

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7
Q

A descriptive paragraph provides a vibrant
experience for the reader through _____ language
and descriptions of something.

A

vivid

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8
Q

Different Patterns of Paragraph
Development (strategies)

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