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AP Language and Composition- Modes of Discourse Flashcards

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9189596602NarrationTelling a story or recounting a series of events, may be real or fictional, usually governed by chronology, and must support a thesis0
9189596603DescriptionSimilar 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
9189596604Process AnalysisExplains how something works, how to do something, or how something was done. Often more expository than persuasive, connotative language may establish a position or tone2
9189596605ExemplificationProviding 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
9189596606Compare & ContrastJuxtaposing two things to highlight their similarities and differences4
9189596607Classify & DivideSorting material into categories, making connections between things that might otherwise seem unrelated5
9189596608DefinitionGenerally used to clarify the thesis or subject6
9189596609Cause & EffectMay move from causes to effect or work from the effect backward to the causes7
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