What is it?
Purpose
When? Where? Why? How?
Making it Clear
Types and Examples
100

What is Process of Analysis?

Type of writing that breaks down a task or event in step by step stages

100

What is the directive purpose of process analysis? 

To teach the reader how to do something. 

100

Name one reason why process analysis is used. 

To explain ideas clearly, to teach, or to help readers understand. 

100
What do you need to know before writing your process analysis? 

The purpose. 

100

What verb style is often used in directive process analysis? 

Imperative mood

200

What are the 2 main types of process analysis?

To show how something works, and how to do something.

200

What is the informative purpose of process analysis? 

To explain how something works or happens. 

200

Name one place where process analysis is used 

Recipes, Instruction manuals, essays, how to videos/articles, etc. 

200

What is most important about the order of steps? 

They must be logical and in order. 

200

What style is informative process analysis usually written in? 

Expository style. 
300

What is another word for step by step stages in process analysis?

a sequence or order process

300

Which purpose is a recipe an example of? Directive or Informative? 

Directive. 

300

Name one situation when process analysis is useful. 

Giving directions, teaching a skill, explaining something complex. 
300

Give an example of a transition word for steps. 

First, next, then, finally. 

300

Give one characteristic of directive process analysis. 

Clear, specific steps, lists materials, chronological

400

What kind of order is process analysis usually written in?

Chronological order

400

Which purpose is "How Popcorn Pops" an example of? 

Informative. 

400

What is the first step in "how" to write a process analysis. 

Choose a process to explain. 

400

Why does audience awareness matter in process analysis? 

It helps decide how much detail to include. 

400

Give one characteristic of informative process analysis. 

Explains clearly, may use diagrams or cause and effect, no instructions to follow. 

500

What makes process analysis different from just listing steps?

It explains clearly with transitions, detail, and purpose so the reader can follow.

500

How does knowing your purpose affect you writing? 

It shapes the tone, detail and structure.

500

What must you always include when writing process analysis to guide readers between steps? 

Transitions (first, next, then, finally) 

500

What should you do if your audience are beginners? 

Define terms, give examples and add more detail. 

500

Which type of process analysis would be most common in a science class? 

Informative. 

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