1. Idea Relationships or Author’s Writing Patterns Review for final exam THEA Objective #4

2. Writing patterns defined… the manner in which the author organizes his or her information.

3. 5 patterns – 6 types of questions Sequence Pattern (time) List pattern (addition) Compare-Contrast Pattern Cause – Effect Pattern Definition/example pattern (illustration) Drawing Conclusions

4. Sequence Pattern(time)- The ideas presented by the author must be in order. List Pattern ( addition)-In this pattern, the author organizes his/her information by making a list. This list does not need to be in any order. Definition Pattern ( illustration) -In this pattern, the author defines a particular term, idea, or concept and follows it with examples. Cause – Effect Pattern -The author explains the reason why something happened or the results of something. (the cause happens first!) Compare-Contrast Pattern -This pattern shows how two things are alike and how they are different,or both.

5. The sentence below expresses a relationship of a) A. Addition b) B. Contrast c) C. Comparison d) D. Cause and effect They weren’t brilliant answers, but they did establish the facts that I had read the assignment and that I could speak English.

6. The relationship of the last sentence below to the sentences before it is one of : A. Addition B. Comparison C. Contrast D. Cause and effect For days after our arguments, she would not speak to me…I was lost to her. And because of that, I lost, battle after battle…. 1 2

7. The sentence below expresses a relationship of : A. time B. illustration C. comparison D. contrast Like our high school building or old Mayor Welch, Jefferson just was….

8. The relationship of the second to the first sentence below is one of A. Illustration B. Contrast C. Effect D. addition Compared to their more confident peers, they were also more likely to sabotage existing relationships. On the other hand, students who perceived themselves as capable achieved more academically. 1 2

9. The relationship of the second to the first sentence below is one of : A. illustration B. Cause and effect C. Addition D. comparison Researchers have found that putting a smile on your face, even if you’re not in a good mood, can lead to a more positive disposition. Likewise, if you approach a class determined to learn something, you probably will- even if it’s how not to instruct students! 1 2

10. The relationship of the second to the first sentence below is one of : A. illustration B. addition C. effect D. contrast The self-fulfilling prophecy also operates on the job. For instance, salespeople who view themselves as being effective communicators are more successful than those who view themselves as less effective. 1 2

11. Always make sure to underline the hint or clue that gave you your answer. If you have nothing to underline, your answer is wrong! All answers must be based on what was in the passage!!