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Paragraph Patterns
Different Paragraph Patters
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Writing
Undergraduate 1
04/28/2007

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Illustration
Definition
To illustrate or prove a point using specific examples
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Narration
Definition
To narrate or tell a story about a sequence of events that happened
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Process
Definition
To inform the reader about how to do something, how to something works, or how something happened
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Description
Definition
To describe using vivid details and images that appeal to the reader's senses
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Definition
Definition
To define or explain what a term or concept means by providing relevant examples
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Classification
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To classify or sort a topic to help readers understand different qualities about that topic
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Comparison and Contrast
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To present information about similarities(compare) or differences(contrast)
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Cause and Effect
Definition
To explain why an event happened (the cause) or what the consequences of the event were (the effects)
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Argument
Definition
To argue or to take a position on an issue and offer reasons for your position
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