A pattern is a regularly repeated design; it is also the make-up of that design. When a relationship shows up over and over again in the paragraph, it forms the pattern of that paragraph. Keep reading to learn the different patterns of relationships and how to recognize them.

Words to Know

• (kaw-zā-shən), n.

• The action of causing something; the relationship between cause and effect.

• (krŏn-ə-lŏj-ĭ-kəl), adj.

• Arranged in the order of time or sequence in which events occurred.

•  (kŭl′mə-nā′tĭng), v.

•  Reaching the highest or most decisive point, often after a series of events.

• (dī-ûr-nəl), adj.

• Relating to or occurring during the day; active in the daytime.

•  (ĭg-zăs′ər-bāt), v.

•  To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse or more severe.

•  (ĭg-zôs′tĭv), adj.

•  Thorough and complete; considering all possibilities or elements.

• (hī-ər-är-kē), n.

• A system in which people or things are ranked one above the other based on authority or importance.

•  (hĭn′dər), v.

•  To create difficulties that delay or prevent something from happening.

•  (ĭm′plə-mĕnt), v. 

•  To put a plan, decision, or idea into effect.

•  (ĭm′plə-mənt), n.

•  A tool or instrument used to carry out a task.

•  (in-hĕr′ənt), adj. 

•  Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.

•  (ĭ-nĭsh′ə-lē), adv.

•  At the beginning; at first.

• (kĭ-nĕt-ĭk), adj.

• Relating to or resulting from motion.

• (lī-ə-bĭl-ĭ-tē), n.

• The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.

•  (măn′ə-fĕst), v.

•  To display or show a quality or feeling clearly through actions or appearance.

• (măn′ə-fĕst), adj.

•  Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

•  (ə-kûr′), v.

•  To take place or happen; to come into existence or awareness.

• (ôr-gə-nĭ-zā-shən), n.

• An arranged structure or system; a group formed for a specific purpose.

• (sə-sĕp′tə-bəl), adj.

•  Likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular factor.

• (sĭn-ər-jē), n.

• The combined effect of two or more elements that is greater than the sum of their individual effects.

• (trăn-zĭsh-ən), n.

• Words, phrases, or processes that connect ideas or stages smoothly; The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another.

•  (vī′təl), adj.

•  Absolutely necessary or essential; crucial to life or success.