The Paragraph Below Is Developed by a Specific Mode or Pattern

question 56

Multiple Choice

The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s) .
(1) Reality television shows are inspiring viewers to explore and adopt new hobbies. (2) For example, the fashion design show Project Runway has sparked new interest in sewing. (3) Enrollment in sewing classes and sales of sewing machines have both increased significantly since the show began in 2004. (4) Another example is the Dancing with the Stars shows, which feature celebrities performing routines with ballroom dance professionals. (5) This series has led to a resurgence of interest in dances like the tango, the waltz, and the cha cha, with dance studios all over America reporting a spike in enrollment since this show started in 2005. (6) Reality TV shows like Antiques Roadshow, American Pickers, and Pawn Stars have spawned new interest in antiques and collectibles.
Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

• A) illustration
• B) narration
• C) description
• D) process
• E) definition
• F) persuasion
• G) classification
• H) cause/effect

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Definitions:

Cultures At A Distance

The study or observation of cultures without direct physical presence, often through the analysis of texts, media, and other secondary sources.

Anthropologists

Scientists who study human societies, cultures, and their development through observation, analysis, and fieldwork.

Enculturation

The process by which individuals learn and absorb the cultural norms, values, and practices of their society through experience and social interactions.

Individual's Personality

Describes the characteristic patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that make a person unique, including their attitudes, habits, and traits.