Patterns of Development Quiz

The primary purpose of narration in writing is (a)  

• To define complex terms
• To compare and contrast different i
• To tell a story or relate an event
• To provide a detailed analysis of a

Which pattern of development is heavily based on sensory details?

• Description

• Example

• Cause/Effect

• Process Analysis

What does the pattern of 'Example' aim to achieve in writing?

• To provide a sequence of events

• To show details of a complex problem through examples

• To recreate a visual image

• To classify information into categories

Which pattern of development involves examining a word or concept beyond its dictionary definition?

• Problem/Solution

• Comparison/Contrast

• Definition

• Narration

What is the focus of process analysis in writing?

• To provide 'how-to' instructions

• To analyze the cause and effect of an event

• To describe a person or place

• To compare two different processes

Which pattern of development helps in understanding a complex topic by focusing on its smaller parts?

• Narration

• Cause/Effect

• Classification/Division

• Example

What is the goal of comparison and contrast in academic essays?

• To define complex terms

• To narrate a sequence of events

• To provide a detailed description

• To show that one item is superior to another

Which pattern of development offers an explanation about why a sequence of events matters?

• Narration

• Cause/Effect

• Description

• Example

What are the two main tasks in problem/solution writing?

• Identifying a problem and providing a solution

• Describing a problem and comparing solutions

• Narrating a problem and defining a solution

• Classifying a problem and analyzing solutions

(a)   is the ancient rhetorician mentioned as having developed techniques for organizing information.

• Socrates
• Plato
• Aristotle
• Homer