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londonang

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When you want to develop a paragraph by showing how a general idea is broken into specific categories, which of these methods would you use?
 
  A) illustration
  B) comparison and contrast
  C) cause and effect
  D) classification
  E) problem and solution

Question 2

Skillful writers use transitional elements to
 
  A) automate text entry and correction.
  B) track footnotes and endnotes.
  C) ensure consistent formatting throughout a document.
  D) connect ideas and show the relationships between them.
  E) reinforce the you attitude.



meganmoser117

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) A classification paragraph focuses on putting items in categories. For example, a paragraph that focuses on identifying movies as hit, blockbuster, disappointment, or bomb would be a classification paragraph.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) In addition to helping readers understand the connections you're trying to make, transitions give your writing a smooth, even flow.



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