Identify the seven patterns of arrangement and write a set of main points that reflect each of these patterns.

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- The patterns of arrangement are (1) chronological, (2) spatial, (3) categorical, (4) cause-effect, (5) problem-solution, (6) comparison-contrast, and (7) residues.
- For each pattern, the answer should offer a list of main points similar to the examples included in Section 9.3 of the text.

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A) horizontal B) upward C) downward D) outward

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