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The author provides a detailed _________ to give the reader a mental, detailed picture
Description
The author lists items or events in chronological order or presents the reader with step-by-step directions
Sequence
The athour presents a ________ and explains one or more ________ to that issue.
Problem & Solution
The author presents ideas, events, or facts as a ________ and what happens as a result.
Cause & Effect
The author provides information about the similarities and difference between two or more people, events, ideas, objects, etc.
Compare & Contrast
such as, for example, for instance, most importantly, in front, beside, near
Description
first, second third, before, on (date), not long after, after that, next, at the same time, finally, then
Sequence
propose, conclude, an answer for, the reason for
Problem & Solution
I received a bike for my birthday. It is a blue, shiny, and new. The tires are red and the handle bars are chromed.
Description
Like, unlike, but, in contrast, on the other hand, however, both, also, too, while, as opposed to, yet, rather, same
Compare & Contrast
look for a series of events or steps of a process when trying to identify
sequence
look for an issue being described and one more answers to that issue when trying to identify....
Problem & Solution
look for event descriptions followed by event result descriptions
cause & effect
look for similarities & differences when trying to identify...
Compare & Contrast
Thousands of car accidents happen each year. Lives could be saved if our town adopts a free public taxi service. By providing such a service, we could prevent incapable drivers from endangering others.
Problem & Solution
Eating cereal is easy. First, get out your materials. Next, pour your cereal in the bowl, add milk, and enjoy.
Sequence
