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