READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Rhetorical Pattern in

Paragraph Development

Submitted by:

Ellen P. Catle

Submitted to:

Ms. Jasmin Valenzuela

Narration
 Considered by many people as the easiest rhetorical pattern, narration is very similar to
telling a story, which is very familiar to all people. Below are some writing tips on how
to write effective narrative paragraphs.
1. Plan very well how your plot will develop. This is what makes a paragraph narrative.
2. Remember Oedipus Rex? The story started in the middle. This should remind you that
your narrative need not always start at the beginning but in medios res.
3. Decide on the best point of view for your narrative.
4. The ability of your readers to follow your narration is affected by your choice of verb
tense.

Illustration and Example

 One important way of making your writing reader- friendly is to supply your work with

good examples and illustrations. It is more often used together with the other types of

paragraph in discussing a particular topic. Be reminded, to choose illustrations and

examples that are interesting and very much related to the topic, but these should not

distract the reader from the main idea and important points of the paragraph

Description

 Description is an organized account of vivid sensory details that appeal to readers

senses.