Methods of Development

_ is demonstrating the differences or similarities between two things to develop an argument.

Cause and Effect method of development:

• Points out the differences between two ideas

• Explains why something happened by showing the direct causal relationship between two things

• Uses sequential or chronological ordering of information or facts. 

• Compares something less familiar with something more familiar

In "My Old Newcastle" when Richards writes "adolescent blueberry crops and sunken barns dotted the fields near the bay, where the air had the taste of salt and tar," he is using what method of development?

• Definition

• Description

• Narration

• Cause-Effect

Mia is writing a story and wants to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind by using lots of details, often involving the five senses. Which method of development should she use?

• Compare-Contrast

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Definition

Aria and Ava are co-writing an essay to discuss their favorite books. Aria loves horror, while Ava prefers romance novels. This method of development is used to explain how their preferences are similar or different.

• Narrative

• Compare-Contrast

• Cause-Effect

• Definition

Abigail is writing an essay and needs to establish a common meaning to the word "freedom." Which method of development should she use?

• Narration

• Description

• Cause & Effect

• Definition

Kai wants to open his essay on the importance of travel with a story about his experiences abroad. Which method of development should Kai use?

• Definition

• Narration

• Cause and Effect

• Description

In his essay, Jordan has to explain the key factors that led to an important historical event. The method of development best suited for this purpose is...

• Narrative

• Compare-Contrast

• Definition

• Cause & Effect

This method of development is used to explain how two things are similar or different.

• Narrative

• Compare-Contrast

• Cause-Effect

• Definition

This method of development is used to establish a common meaning to a word or concept.

• Narration

• Compare-Contrast

• Cause & Effect

• Definition