What type of figurative language is used in the line: “Her fancy was running riot along those days ahead of her”?

What is an example of a minor supporting detail in this passage?

Which pattern of organization answers the question “What does it mean?”

Which pattern would use the signal words “first, second, third, fourth, step-by-step, next, then, finally, begin by, following, and lastly.”

What is the meaning of “resilience”?

Which kind of writing would most likely need more than one pattern to explain well?

The treatment for DIC includes:

Why is it helpful for readers to know the pattern of organization of a text?

In the 1960s, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was a top contender for the middleweight boxing championship. In 1966, however, he and a friend were arrested for shooting to death three white people in a tavern. Though he maintained his innocence, Carter was convicted of the crime by an all-white jury and imprisoned. In 1974, he published his autobiography, claiming that he was a falsely accused victim of racism. In 1975, his story inspired singer/songwriter Bob Dylan to write a song about the injustice of the case. This song, entitled “Hurricane,” elevated Carter to the status of a folk hero. At about the same time, witnesses who helped convict Carter recanted their testimony. In 1976, Carter was granted a new trial and released for six months. However, he was convicted a second time and sent back to prison, where he spent another nine years. During that time, a group of Canadians worked to free him, and in 1985, a federal judge affirmed Carter’s charge of racism and released him. 

Many people believe that multitasking helps them get more done in less time, but research shows the opposite. When people switch between tasks, they lose focus and make more mistakes. Studies have shown that it takes time for the brain to refocus each time it switches to a new task. Over time, this reduces overall productivity and increases stress levels. Experts suggest focusing on one task at a time and taking short breaks in between to stay more efficient.