S1.C7.1 | Elucidation Techniques | Introduction

​Reflect on the following essential question then type your answer under it.

Open Ended

Essential Question 1: What are the ways in which I can explain certain concepts effectively?

At the end of this lesson, revisit your answer then see if you should change or retain it.

​There are subsets of the expository form of discourse (as discussed in the unit on reading academic texts): comparison and contrast, problem-solution, to name a few.

​You have already been writing in these patterns whenever you are asked to explain an idea.

​This time, however, we are going to take things to a higher skill level as you write your own multi-paragraph concept paper soon.

​Elucidation is the act of analyzing or explaining to make certain ideas understandable to the reader.

​There are different ways of elucidation; at the same time, they all can be used as supporting information for factual claims.

​For this exercise, identify which elucidation technique is used in each of the following statements. Refer to the choices provided.

Multiple Choice

Statement #1. One of the factors that influence economic regression is heavy traffic.

• Cause/Effect

• Comparison/Contrast

• Definition

• Problem/Solution

Multiple Choice

Statement #2. Even though judo and karate are both martial arts, they differ in the execution of attacks.

• Cause/Effect

• Classification

• Comparison/Contrast

• Example

Multiple Choice

Statement #3. The burden of proof refers to the case that needs to be built in order to have an engaging debate.

• Classification

• Definition

• Example

• Problem/Solution

Multiple Choice

Statement #4. There are different types of writing.

• Cause/Effect

• Classification

• Definition

• Example

Multiple Choice

Statement #5. Phytoremediation has been thought of as an urban greening strategy by botanists.

• Cause/Effect

• Classification

• Comparison/Contrast

• Problem/Solution

Multiple Choice

Statement # 6. When video gamers play, proprioception of their hands improves as the fine motor skills needed to operate any delicate machine develop through the constant handling of the controller.

• Classification

• Definition

• Example

• Problem/Solution

​Reflect on your score: Are there techniques you need more time to understand?

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In the next activities, you will be able to learn more about them through practice.

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