Patterns Study Set

Narration

Telling a story by recounting events

To tell a story to entertain the reader

Description

Using senses and emotions to explain something

To create an image for the reader to help covey their point

Process Analysis

Explaining how something works or is done by detailing its steps.

To explain how something works by giving information on it

Exemplification/Illustration

Using a series of examples to clarify and emphasize a point.

To discuss a topic by using examples or going in-depth on one example

Comparison and Contrast

Putting 2 things together and talking about their similarities and differences

To show a comparison and contrast between 2 things

Classification and Division

Sorting topics into categories and explaining the rationale behind them.

To explain what groups and topics go together and why

Definition

Providing a clear definition of a word or concept and examining its application.

To teach the reader what something is

Cause and Effect

analyzing what causes lead to what effect

To teach the reader why certain causes have certain reactions