Patterns of Development
This pattern of development is about sequence of events
NARRATION or NARRATIVE
likewise, similar to, same with, like, in the same manner
on the other hand, however, while, different with, in contrast and the like.
Comparison and Contrast
This pattern of development uses sensory languages
DESCRIPTION or DESCRIPTIVE
for instance, namely, to be specified, to clarify, to illustrate, for example, in short, as an example.
EXEMPLIFICATION
This pattern of development explains special meanings for familiar words.
DEFINITION
denotative and connotative words
DEFINITION
This pattern of development is the most common and effective pattern to explain an idea or point.
EXEMPLIFICATION or ILLUSTRATION
objective and subjective words are used to illustrate sensory languages
DESCRIPTION
This pattern of development analyzes two subjects comparing them, contrasting them, or both.
COMPARISON and CONTRAST
first, next, then, after and suddenly
NARRATIVE