In the sentence quoted in item 11, above, Smilkstein is using what pattern of organization?
a. analysis
b. cause/effect
c. sequence
d. definition/example
Ques. 2According to Rita Smilkstein, the brain naturally wants to learn. If children or adults are not enjoying learning, she suggests that, perhaps there is a lack of opportunity in the classroom for people to use their innate resources and some of the brain's rules for learning, to think, explore, experiment. In this sentence the word innate means
a. personal.
b. unique.
c. inborn.
d. learned.
Ques. 3A good cook book generally includes several elements designed to help both the novice and the experienced cook, including a glossary of cooking terms, a list of ingredients one can substitute for other ingredients, a description of exotic ingredients, and an explanation of advanced or unusual cooking techniques. In this statement, the writer is using what pattern of organization?
a. comparison/contrast
b. listing
c. analysis
d. cause/effect
Ques. 4A ceremonial speech is a speech given on a special occasion such as a eulogy at a funeral or a toast at a wedding. This sentence is an example of a pattern of organization known as
a. cause/effect
b. definition/example
c. comparison
d. analysis
Ques. 5Looking for patterns of organization while reading can be hard work. In reality, your brain
a. doesn't like to do it, and you will have to force yourself to do this.
b. naturally looks for patterns and will reward you with pleasure when you succeed.
c. will have to be trained to seek out patterns.
d. does not enjoy hard work.
Ques. 6When looking for patterns while you are reading, you will find two specific strategies helpful:
a. looking for emotive language and supporting details.
b. looking for emotive words and the author's tone.
c. asking questions and looking for word clues.
d. looking for the author's purpose and stated main idea.
Ques. 7If a writer is describing the components of a good speech or the different categories of introductions, he is probably using what pattern of organization?
a. analysis
b. cause/effect
c. comparison/contrast
d. definition/example
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