The Paragraph Below Is Developed by a Specific Mode or Pattern

question 65

Multiple Choice

The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the questions.
(1) Although separated by many years in age, Carolyn's father and her son are remarkably similar. (2) A gray-haired elderly gentleman, Carolyn's father always carefully selects his clothing before he steps into the public view. (3) His greatest treat is to browse through encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs to absorb scraps of knowledge, minute facts, and out-of-the-way statistics. (4) At dinner, he enjoys surprising his family with the annual rainfall of Australia or the average length of the tiger shark. (5) Billy, Carolyn's seven-year-old, also carefully surveys his clothing each morning to see what would best suit his mood. (6) He too loves to read, but he confines himself to children's books on exotic lands. (7) Just like his grandfather, at mealtime he parades his store of odd facts before the family, relishing the surprised looks on their faces. (8) Maybe the old saying should be "Like grandfather, like grandson."
Select the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

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

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Definitions:

Demand for Water Skis

The desire and willingness of consumers to purchase water skis at various price levels, holding all other factors constant.

Gym Memberships

A subscription-based service that grants individuals access to a gym or fitness center's facilities and equipment for a period of time.

Workout Clothing

Apparel specifically designed for physical exercise, offering comfort, flexibility, and sweat-wicking properties to enhance athletic performance.

Substitutes

Products or services that can replace each other in use, where an increase in price of one leads to an increased demand for the other.