Idea Development Pattern (General to Particular/Specific) FROM GENERAL TO SPECIFIC A way of writing a composition in which a large issue is discussed utilizing particular details that support the theme. For example, "The Battle of Hastings was not only about who would rule England, but also about how individuals decide what role they will play in history." Ideas can be both general and particular. With general ideas, you can discuss many things using them as a framework for discussion. With particular ideas, you can discuss only one topic at a time. It's up to you which kind of idea you want to use in your paper. 2. Idea Development Pattern (Particular to General/Specific) BACK TO GENERAL A way of writing a composition in which a specific detail is used to re-examine a general concept. By focusing on one specific battle from this larger event, we are able to see more clearly how certain people were chosen by fate to play important parts in the story of Britain.