Monday, March 5, 2018

Review of RHETORICAL MODES for the argument unit / AP exam:

We learned about the classical mode of writing an argument (the Toulmin method).  In that mode, the information is arranged in a specific order.

When analyzing rhetoric, in particular in the multiple choice section, you may be asked to analyze the organization or arrangement of a text. Sometimes authors arrange according to purpose. These patterns of development may organize an entire text or specific paragraphs.

Here are some rhetorical modes/ patterns of development you may find with your research project AND the AP exam:

Narration 
The purpose is to explain information about your topic as a series of events in story format.

Description 
The purpose is to create a picture in words (vivid, specific details) to help the reader visualize something a writer has seen, heard or done

Process Analysis 
The purpose is to explain a process by giving directions or information about how to do something or how something is done.

Exemplification/illustration-
The purpose is to discuss  topic by using examples to clarify points

Comparison and Contrast 
The purpose is to show how two or more areas of your topic are similar (compare) or different (contrast) or both.

Classification and Division 
The purpose is to break topic into groups of categories and explain

Definition
The purpose is to define a word or concept about your topic using synonyms, essential definition or extended definitions

Cause and Effect 
The purpose is to explain what caused (cause) something to happen (effect) in specific topic


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