Question

Which organizational pattern would be most useful in writing a manual?

compare and contrast

most important to least important

cause and effect

chronological

Answer 1

A manual is like steps/process, so chronological will explain the steps since it is a "in order" or "sequence" organizational pattern.

Example:
1. Add water
2. Mix with vinegar
.. and so on!

Answer 2

Chronological would be most useful