________ tells a story about a topic, usually following a logical sequence like chronological order.

________ explains the meaning or the qualities of a thing, subject, or idea by denoting its boundaries (what it IS and what it ISN'T).

________ explains the reasons leading to a particular result, or the many results that follow a single event or reason.

________ details the parts or elements of a topic; breaking something apart to show how each piece fits together and works.

________ explains how a varied group of objects, subjects or ideas can be sorted and placed in groups or categories.

________ explains in detail what makes two or more subjects different.

Like looking through a telescope or magnifying glass, __________ helps other readers to understand the subject through the evidence of their senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell) by emphasizing the most noticeable or important details.

________ explains in detail what makes two or more subjects similar.

___________ has the reader consider an opinion about a subject, usually stating reasons from least to most important.