Asked by Annisa Aurelia on Jun 13, 2024
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The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s) .
(1) Food critics always aim for anonymity so that restaurant owners will not recognize them. (2) A case in point is Ruth Reichl. (3) Reichl was food critic for The New York Times for many years. (4) Everyone from bartenders at the Ritz to small bistro owners came to recognize her face and gave her preferential treatment to get their restaurants a good review. (5) To avoid recognition, Reichl used twelve different disguises in order to be treated like an anonymous customer. (6) Sometimes she would manicure her nails, wear makeup, and dress in a black suit for a sophisticated look. (7) At other times she would wear a gray wig and a housedress to have an older, more modest look. (8) Reichl went to great lengths to disguise herself to avoid preferential treatment.
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
Food Critics
Professionals who evaluate the quality, taste, and presentation of food served in restaurants and write reviews.
Disguises
The act or art of concealing the identity or appearance of an individual or object to mislead or deceive.
- Identify developmental patterns in writing.
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Kathryn LessardJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The paragraph uses specific examples, particularly the story of Ruth Reichl, to illustrate the point that food critics aim for anonymity. This method of using examples to support a statement is known as illustration.
Learning Objectives
- Identify developmental patterns in writing.