compare the four categories - definition, cause/effect, classification, and compare/contrast - for organizing supporting evidence in an explanatory essay. Give an example of each.
Definition- Is something that is telling the meaning of a word. Ex: Alpaca is a long-haired domesticated South America mammal that is related to a llama. Cause and Effect- The principle of causation. Ex: Cause- People keep using cars. Effect- Pollution of the air. Classification-The action of classifying or grouping something by its qualities or characteristics. Ex: A spider is classified as Arachnida. Compare and contrast: Find the similarities and difference between an item or a word. Ex: Dog and Cat- Dog is very active sometimes and a cat is lazy and calm. Both are mammals and can be a pet.
