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|  |  When you write a __________, you simply means restating the main ideas in your own words.
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|  |  In your reading it is important to pay close attention to __________. These special words show the relationships between ideas within sentences and ideas within paragraphs.
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|  |  __________ is the process of organizing information into categories. A category is created by noticing and defining group characteristics. The categories we create make it easier to analyze, discuss, and draw conclusions.
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|  |  The terms "__________" and "illustration" are often used interchangeably. A main idea might be supported by only one "illustration."
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|  |  In the __________ pattern, something is explained or described in a step-by-step manner. Scientific writing commonly follows this particular pattern. In addition, anytime we try to demonstrate how to make or do something, we are probably using this pattern.
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|  |  Writers organize their supporting sentences and ideas in __________.
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|  |  A __________ shows similarities. Sometimes a writer tells both the similarities and the differences at the same time.
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|  |  A __________ shows differences. Sometimes a writer tells both the similarities and the differences at the same time.
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|  |  __________ is similar to outlining in that it shows how the main points relate to each other, but it is more visual and less formal.
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|  |  A paragraph of __________will define, clarify, or explain a key term.
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|  |  The __________ pattern of organization involves arranging events in the order in which they actually happened. For this reason, historical essays and other articles that are date-oriented are usually organized by this method. Paragraphs written with this pattern are usually very easy to recognize.
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|  |  When an author simply lists information without regard to order, the pattern of organization is referred to as simple __________ or enumeration.
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|  |  A __________ chart shows similarities between two or more things, differences between two or more things, or similarities and differences between two or more things.
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|  |  In a __________ relationship, one thing causes another thing to happen. The second event is the effect or result of the first event.
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