Rhetorical Modes Matrix

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Rhetorical Modes Matrix

Rhetorical modes are various methods for effectively communicating through language and writing.

Complete the following chart to identify the purpose and structure of the various rhetorical modes used in academic writing. Provide at least two tips for writing each type of rhetorical device.

| |Purpose |Structure |Tips |

|Rhetorical mode |Explain when or why each |Explain what organizational method works |Provide two tips for writing |

| |rhetorical mode is used. |best with each rhetorical mode. |in each rhetorical mode. |

|Narration | | | |

| | | |The use of sensory details is |

| | | |crucial to emotionally |

| | | |engaging the reader |

| |It is used to tell stories, |Chronological order | |

| |whether they are factual or | |A strong introduction is |

| |fictional. | |important to hook the reader. |

|Illustration | | | |

| | | |Never insult your reader’s |

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