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5245295786DescriptionThe creation of a picture using words. Leaves a lasting impression0
5245295787NarrationA story that makes a point, illustrates a principle, or explains something. The event serves as evidence in support of your thesis.1
5245295788IllustrationExamples of supporting evidence2
5245295789Process analysisWhen you describe how something works, how something is assembled, how something is done, or how something happens.3
5245295790Compare and ContrastAn analytical method organizing thoughts to show similarities and differences between two persons, places, ideas, or things.4
5245295791Causal Analysis/Cause and Effect:When you analyze something by dividing it into its logical parts or processes for the purpose of examination.5
5245295792DefinitionLexical - dictionary Extended- paragraph or sometimes the entire essay Stipumlative - special definition or definitions with limitations6
5245295793ClassificationA mode of active thinking and writing based on the division of a concept into groups and subgroups.7
5245295794ArgumentationA form of active thinking in which you try to convince your audience to accept your position on a topic or persuade members of an audience to act in a certain way.8

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