Kelvin was waiting in front of the corner store at 3:56. His muscles were tense, and he was sweating a bit more than usual.  The other kids gathered in front of the little storefront were much more relaxed, even playful.  They joked back and forth lightly to each other but for Kelvin, time slowed.  3:57. “Don’t worry, Kelvin.  He ain’t even gonna show up.”  Kelvin hoped that he wouldn’t.  A black four-door Camry with tinted windows pulled up and parked across the street.  Kelvin gulped.  3:58. A group of teenagers piled out of the car.  James was in the front.  “Hi-ya, Kelvin.  Glad you could make it,” James said.  Kelvin felt smaller. What can be inferred about Kelvin’s situation outside the corner store?

The Bellmaker’s Apprentice When Tomas was twelve, he became an apprentice to Master Bellmaker Aldric, the most respected craftsman in the region. Aldric had spent forty years shaping bronze and tuning bells for cathedrals and villages alike. Tomas, who had never left his farming village before, was both excited and terrified. In his first month, Tomas swept the dusty floors and polished the smallest tools. He listened more than he spoke, watching the way Aldric tapped the edge of each bell with a wooden mallet, listening for tones Tomas could not yet hear. Months passed. Tomas learned to melt metal, pour it into molds, and file away imperfections. He burned his hands. He broke two hammers. He once ruined a small chapel bell. But Aldric never yelled. “You learn by doing,” he would say. “Mistakes mean you’re trying.” Two years into his apprenticeship, Tomas was allowed to design his first bell. It was for a village that had recently built a new clocktower. He drew sketches, calculated weight, and even etched a carving of a wheat stalk—a symbol of the town’s harvest. When it was finally hoisted into the tower, Tomas waited for the sound. The first chime sang out across the hills. It was not perfect. It was better. What pattern of organization does this passage follow?

What is the dominant pattern of organization for paragraph 3?

A passage begins with a question about why bees are disappearing, then explains that pesticides are the main cause and offers solutions like using natural fertilizers and planting pollinator-friendly flowers. What pattern is this?

“The red rose on the table reminded her of their love.” What type of figurative language is this?

What kind of logical fallacy is this? “Sara doesn’t think uniforms should be mandatory, but she’s always breaking school rules, so her opinion doesn’t count.”

Which pattern of organization answers the question “What are the steps?”

An author explains the meaning of “emotional intelligence”. What pattern is being used?

An author writes about a health issue, gives facts about how many people have it, and then explains a new way to treat it. The author uses specific words like “issue” and “solve”. What pattern is the author most likely using?

Which pattern would use the signal words “claim, evidence, reason, support, argue, in conclusion, and for this reason.”