A comparison of two things with the use of "like or as".

To convince the reader to do something or believe his/her position.

Information is listed step-by-step. Explains how to do it or how it happens. Does not occur at a specific time.

A comparison of two things without the use of "like or as".

To give you facts or teach you something.

An action and its results are explained. This pattern of organization won't have a beginning, middle, and end.

Giving human traits to objects or ideas.

To make you enjoy what you're reading. One goal may be to tell a story or to describe characters, places or events (real or imaginary).

A problem and answer are suggested/ Don't confuse with cause and effect.

Exaggerating to show strong feeling or effect.

Examples of documentaries, nonfiction, history and facts are used when discussing this type of author's purpose.

Information is organized in order of time. All stories are told this way.

Expression with less strength than expected. The opposite of hyperbole.

Examples of billboards, opinions and reviews are used when discussing this type of author's purpose.

This pattern of organization describes something in order of space and describes how something looks. Time doesn't pass in these passages.