AP Language and Composition- Modes of Discourse Flashcards

3601651335	Narration	Telling a story or recounting a series of events, may be real or fictional, usually governed by chronology, and must support a thesis	0
3601651336	Description	Similar to narration in its use of concrete details, differs from narration in its emphasis on senses, often used to establish atmosphere or mood, rarely a stand-alone developmental pattern (usually used to strengthen other modes)	1
3601651337	Process Analysis	Explains how something works, how to do something, or how something was done. Often more expository than persuasive, connotative language may establish a position or tone	2
3601651338	Exemplification	Providing a series of examples, turns a general idea into a concrete idea, often helps clarify or illustrate a point or argument, Often used in inductive arguments (reasoning from specifics pieces of evidence to a more general conclusion)	3
3601651339	Compare & Contrast	Juxtaposing two things to highlight their similarities and differences	4
3601651340	Classify & Divide	Sorting material into categories, making connections between things that might otherwise seem unrelated	5
3601651341	Definition	Generally used to clarify the thesis or subject	6
3601651342	Cause & Effect	May move from causes to effect or work from the effect backward to the causes	7