Which organizational pattern draws a broad statement about a topic or person from specific information?

• A. Stereotype
• B. Generalization
• C. Process
• D. Problem/Solution

Answer: (B)

Generalization is the pattern that draws a broad statement about a topic or person from specific information. It takes a set of details or examples and extends them to a wider claim. This helps you move from concrete evidence to a general conclusion about the subject. For example, after noting several instances where a person helps others, you might generalize that they are helpful. The other options describe different structures: a stereotype is an often oversimplified belief about a group; a process explains steps in how something is done; problem/solution presents a problem and proposed remedies. These patterns don’t focus on making a broad claim from specific information in the same way.