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The Paragraph Below Is Developed by a Specific Mode or Pattern

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The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s) .
(1) For two long days, Davisville's residents lived through the consequences of a power outage. (2) The most dramatic effect of the blackout was that people could not use their refrigerators, fans, or air conditioners although these were the two hottest days of the year. (3) Most residents tried to keep cool as best they could. (4) Lights were out, of course, so the local grocery store quickly sold its entire stock of candles and flashlights. (5) Couples and families could be seen trying to read by natural light until darkness fell. (6) Businesses were affected, too. (7) Small stores in the center of town used gas-fueled power generators to keep their produce cool and well-lit for customers. (8) Workers used to the conveniences of fax machines and computers had to bide time, making calls to clients to explain the situation. (9) The happiest consequence for some children was that they got to spend more hours at the town swimming pool, but when the power went back on Thursday morning, most people were eager to resume their daily activities.
Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Definitions:

Appeal to Emotion

A logical fallacy that uses the manipulation of emotions rather than valid reasoning to persuade.

Fallacy

A misleading or incorrect argument or reasoning, especially one based on unsound principles or logic.

Slavery

A system where individuals are owned by others, deprived of personal freedom and forced to perform labor or services without consent.

Minimum Wage

The lowest wage permitted by law or by a special agreement that can be paid to an employee.