A student is writing an essay about Abraham Lincoln that begins with a description of his childhood, includes information about
his political career, and ends with information about his assassination. Which of the following patterns of organization is this writer using?
A. Organization by Degree
B. Comparison and Contrast
C. Cause and Effect
D. Chronological Order
The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls. ... The morning breaks; the steeds in their stalls Stamp and neigh, as the hostler calls; The day returns, but nevermore Returns the traveller to the shore, And the tide rises, the tide falls.