Modes of Development

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What is Modes of Development?

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Modes of Development refer to the various methods or strategies used in writing to convey information, ideas, or arguments effectively.

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What is Cause/Effect?

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Cause/Effect is a mode of development where the text shows the result of a certain action.

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Example of Cause/Effect: "I've been struggling in math class so I am going to stay after to hopefully improve my grades."

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This illustrates a cause (struggling in math) leading to an effect (staying after class to improve grades).

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What is Division/Classification?

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Division/Classification is a mode of development where the speaker splits a grouping into smaller parts to aid the reader or listener in their understanding of the text.

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Example of Division/Classification: "Some foods are healthy, like carrots and peaches. Others are not, like cake and ice cream."

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This shows how foods can be classified into healthy and unhealthy categories.

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What is Definition?

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Definition is a mode of development where the text explains what pertains to a specific topic.

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Example of Definition: "The United States expands from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and from Canada to Mexico."

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This provides a clear definition of the geographical boundaries of the United States.

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What is Narration/Description?

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Narration/Description is a mode of development that tells a story or describes a scene to engage the reader.

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What is Exemplification?

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Exemplification is a mode of development where the speaker provides examples to illustrate a point.

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Example of Exemplification: "Many animals are endangered, such as the tiger, the panda, and the blue whale."

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This provides specific examples of endangered animals.