Patterns of Development

Narrative

Telling a story or detailing a sequence of events.

Definition

Explaining the exact meaning of a specific term.

Exemplification

Providing concrete examples to clarify a point.

Compare and contrast

Examining similarities and differences between subjects.

Cause and effect

Analyzing the reasons behind events and their results.

Process analysis

Explaining how something works step by step.

Classification and division

Sorting items into categories or breaking them down.

Description

Painting a visual picture using vivid sensory details.

Problem/solution

Presenting an issue followed by ways to fix it.