Quiz for Com11545

Rhetorical Modes Quiz

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.

Rhetorical mode Purpose

Explain when or why each rhetorical mode is used. Structure

Explain what organizational method works best with each rhetorical mode. Tips

Provide two tips for writing in each rhetorical mode.

Narration The purpose of narration is to tell a story or recount an event. Used when one wants to tell an event by event account of a story, best organized in chronological order. Use only one tense.

Always put important things first.

Illustration Explains a topic or statement with specific examples. Best used by order of importantence by arranging idea by their significance, Always starts with the topic sentence. Do not over detail your concepts.

Use evidence that supports your topic sentence.

Description To makes your audience fully immersed in the writing by using all 5 senses. It depends on the writer as discriptions can go from left to right or top to bottom. Spatial order is your friend.

Don’t use discriptors that are empty.

Classification Used to break down broad subjects into smaller specific parts. Can be broken down into smaller categories for organization. Break down your topic 2-4 ways.

Choose topics you’re well versed in.

Process analysis Used to explain how something works or is done right. Organized in order with step by step directions. Use clear examples.

Have a friend read over it.

Definition Simply put it’s to define something. Organized by settings or condition to how something goes or is explained.

Comparison and contrast

Cause and effect

Persuasion

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