4THQ-MOD1

It refers to the the words, phrases, or expressions used to ensure the smooth flow of ideas in a paragraph. It is also known as cohesive devices.

• Grammatical signals

• Idea development

• Patterns of idea development

It is the writer's way or strategy in organizing the ideas within a paragraph.

• Grammatical signals

• Idea development

• Patterns of idea development

This pattern of idea development starts from the BIG to SMALL ideas.

• General-particular

• Claim and counterclaim

• Problem-solution

• Cause-effect

This pattern of idea development starts with an argument, supporting statement, and then, disapproving statement.

• General-particular

• Claim and counterclaim

• Problem-solution

• Cause-effect

Choose one pattern from the choices that best matches the thesis statement.

Thesis Statement:

Major events happened that lead to the defeat of Japan during World War II.

• definition pattern

• definition pattern

• cause-effect pattern

• descriptive pattern

This pattern of idea development details why something happens, what causes it, what are the effects and how it is related to something else.

• Cause and Effect

• Problem - Solution

• Narrative

• Comparison and Contrast

This pattern of idea development shows how an existing problem came to be, or how it might be solved, by following a clear series of steps.

• Cause and Effect

• Problem - Solution

• Narrative

• Comparison and Contrast

Choose one pattern from the choices that best matches the definition below.

Definition:

This pattern presents the issue, the position, and the supporting evidence.

• Cause and effect

• Persuasion

• Comparison and Contrast

• Problem-Solution