RECOGNIZE

AUTHOR'S
WRITING
PATTERNS
Group Seminar 1
By Raudatul Aini, Amirah Zahidah, Ameen Zuber
 So, what are writing patterns?
Writing patterns are ways that authors use to
organize their information.
Writing patterns play a role in helping the
reader understand what the author is trying to
say. It also helps present the information in a
logical and suitable manner.
 2. Descriptive

1. Narrative Types of 3. Exemplification

Writing
Patterns

5. Topical 4. Spatial
1. NARRATIVE
The narrative writing pattern tells us that the
author is trying to tell a story, in order to explain
a point.
To identify this pattern: Look for transitions (time
& space), descriptions (of people, events, etc), or
explanations of a process.
Keywords: 'Last year', 'on that day' (time phrases)
& 'Suddenly', 'out of the blue' (handy phrases)
 Example
"It was 1985. She had just returned from her studies
abroad. Happy to be home, she was all ready to work
and to conquer the world. However, much to her
disappointment, the country was facing its worst-ever
recession. Many people lost their jobs and new jobs
weren't readily available. She was utterly devastated!
She had to stay home waiting for things to improve. All
her plans went awry. It was the worst time of her
life."
 2. Descriptions
• To describe something in detail, according to a clear
structure
To identify this pattern: Look for vivid sensory
descriptions (sight, sound, smell, touch, etc)
This pattern helps the readers see the clear picture in
the author's mind.
Example
'Langkawi Island is located in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. It is an
archipelago made of 99 islands on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia.
It is surrounded by a turquoise sea, while the main island is a mixture
of paddy fields and jungle-clad hills. Nature lovers can enjoy island-
hopping cruises, jungle trekking, and snorkeling activities. Those who
adore shopping can take advantage of the duty-free products sold at
various shopping centers around the island. Visitors who just want to
laze around can spend all their time at the beautiful sandy beaches.'

Sensory description: sight

Instead of using vague, general words, the sensory
language should be concrete and sensory-packed.
3. Exemplifications
This pattern uses examples to properly support the
thesis or point.
By supplying specific examples, the writer adds
additional who, what, when, where, why, and how
information to elaborate on the main idea of a
paragraph or essay.
Making connections with suitable examples and main
ideas can make the author’s intended meaning, difficult
concepts & unfamiliar ideas clearly understood.
Example
'I fill my weekends with many beneficial activities. For example.
After breakfast, I would clean the house and do all the laundry. In
the afternoon, after helping my mother with lunch and cleaning up, I
would tend to the pets, such as the fish in the tank and the kittens.
In the evening, after a short rest, I would do some gardening and go
for a jog at the nearby park. At night, I would meet up with friends,
and spend time with them at the movies and dinner later.'

Topic: Weekend’s beneficial activities

4. Spatial
The spatial pattern organizes information
according to how things fit together in physical
space, where one thing exists in relation to one
another.
Used when the author wishes to create a
mental picture of something which has various
parts distinguished by physical location.
To identify this pattern: Look for mentions of
location or direction.
Example 1: Example 2:
'The mansion has four 'The kidneys mainly form
wings. The north wing is urine and are responsible for
the common living area. the other functions attributed
The east wing consists of to the urinary system. The
five en-suite rooms. The ureters carry the urine away
south wing has a kitchen from the kidneys to the
and the main dining area. urinary bladder, which is a
Finally, the west wing temporary store for the urine.
houses a library and a The urethra is a tube structure
workstation.' that carries the urine from the
bladder outside.'
5. Topical
This pattern arranges information according to
different sub-topics within a larger topic or the ‘types’ of
things that fall within a larger category. Using this
pattern, each ‘type’ represents a main section of
information.
Its goal is to create categories (or chunks) of
information that go together to help support your
original specific purpose.
To identify: Look for mentions of categories or sections
 Example:
'The federal and state government colleges and private organizations all provide college
loans to students and parents in the United States. The Need-Based Loans are loans awarded by
colleges to students with the highest need. These loans are awarded to poor and needy
students. Next is the Non-Need based loan: The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans. The Federal
Direct Unsubsidized Loans charge interest but allow students to add the interest fees to the
amount the students borrow until after graduation. Another type of loan is the state loans
available from the students’ state.
Those who cannot secure federal or state loans can apply for private loans. In general, private
loans are not subsidized or need-based. They also often require a guarantor-someone who
promises to repay the money if the student fails to do so. The interest rates
of private loans vary. Some private organizations and foundations offer lower
interest rates. Some colleges offer loans with relatively low-interest rates.
Some private loans might also offer relatively low-interest rates, but their
other terms might not be as favorable as those of a federal loan.'
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