| A | B |
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| Description | Development by emphasizing the senses; often establishes a mood or atmosphere |
| Process analysis | Development by explaining how something works, how to do something, or how something was done |
| Exemplification | Development by providing a series of examples to turn a general idea into a concrete one |
| Induction | A logical proof in which a series of examples leads to a general conclusion |
| Comparison and Contrast | Development by juxtaposing two things to highlight their similarities and differences |
| Classification and Division | Development by sorting material or ideas into major categories to make connections between things that might otherwise be unrelated |
| Definition | Development by clarifying terms; often the first step in a debate or disagreement |
| Cause and Effect | Development by analyzing the causes that lead to a certain effect or analyzing the effects that result from a cause |
| Narration | Development by telling a story or recounting a series of events |
