Methods of Paragraph Development Flashcards
(10 cards)
provides specific examples
Exemplification
uses sensory details and descriptive language
Description
tells a story or recounts a series of events
Narration
highlights similarities and differences
Compare-Contrast (Comparison)
explores causes and consequences
Cause and Effect
defines a certain concept or key terms
Definition
breaks down a process into a series of steps or stages
Process Analysis (Procedural)
groups similar items or ideas together into categories or subcategories
Classification
presents a claim and provides evidence, reasoning, and support to persuade the reader of its validity
Argumentation
assesses the strengths, weaknesses, merits or limits of a specific subject, idea, or concept.
Evaluation