Methods of Paragraph Development Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
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provides specific examples

A

Exemplification

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2
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uses sensory details and descriptive language

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Description

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3
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tells a story or recounts a series of events

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Narration

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4
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highlights similarities and differences

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Compare-Contrast (Comparison)

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5
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explores causes and consequences

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Cause and Effect

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6
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defines a certain concept or key terms

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Definition

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7
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breaks down a process into a series of steps or stages

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Process Analysis (Procedural)

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8
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groups similar items or ideas together into categories or subcategories

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Classification

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9
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presents a claim and provides evidence, reasoning, and support to persuade the reader of its validity

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Argumentation

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10
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assesses the strengths, weaknesses, merits or limits of a specific subject, idea, or concept.

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Evaluation

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