Methods of Development

description

language that appeals to the senses

narration

plot elements/any story being told

exemplification

checking for evidence that supports claim

cause & effect

instigating moments/consequences

compare & contrast

highlights similarities or differences or both between multiple things

process analysis

explains how something is done

definition

where a common meaning is established

the web

almost always at the beginning, meant to engage reader with content of the argument to come

background info

historical context & exigence

Partition

language meant to separate from broader context + focus audience to what author really wants to convey

Confirmation

bulk of argument, confirms major claim w/ examples, illustrations, and reasoning

Refutation

addresses of oppositions; aka concede, rebuttal, refute

so what

argument connects to something greater/call to action