Glossary

block arrangement	a method of paragraph organization in which the author mentions all points about one subject and then switches to another subject; contrasts with point-by-point arrangement



comparison/contrast	a pattern of essay development in which a subject's similarities and differences to another subject are explored



point-by-point arrangement	a method of paragraph organization in which the author mentions a point about both of his or her subjects and then moves to another point; contrasts with block arrangement

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