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Match the study term or technique with the definition. You may use some terms more than once.
1


When you write a __________, you simply means restating the main ideas in your own words.

2


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.

3


__________ 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.

4


The terms "__________" and "illustration" are often used interchangeably. A main idea might be supported by only one "illustration."

5


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.

6


Writers organize their supporting sentences and ideas in __________.

7


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.

9


__________ is similar to outlining in that it shows how the main points relate to each other, but it is more visual and less formal.

10


A paragraph of __________will define, clarify, or explain a key term.

11


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.

12


When an author simply lists information without regard to order, the pattern of organization is referred to as simple __________ or enumeration.

13


A __________ chart shows similarities between two or more things, differences between two or more things, or similarities and differences between two or more things.

14


In a __________ relationship, one thing causes another thing to happen. The second event is the effect or result of the first event.

A)summary
B)classification
C)example
D)mapping
E)listing
F)patterns of organization
G)compare-and-contrast
H)cause-and-effect
I)definition
J)chronological
K)steps-in-a-process
L)contrast
M)transition words
N)comparison







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