When you want to develop a paragraph by showing how a general idea is broken into specific categories,which of these methods would you use?

A) Illustration
B) Comparison and contrast
C) Cause and effect
D) Classification

Classification

The process of organizing or categorizing items, information, or ideas into groups based on shared characteristics or criteria.

General Idea

A broad or basic concept that encompasses the overall essence or main point of something.

Comparison And Contrast

A method of analysis that examines the similarities and differences between two or more items.