Uop_Com_155_Rhetoric

Associate Program Material Appendix C Rhetorical Modes Matrix Rhetorical modes are 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. NOTE: You may not copy and paste anything directly from the textbook or a web site. All information included in this assignment must be written in your own words. |Rhetorical Mode |Purpose – Explain when or why each|Structure – Identify the organizational|Tips – Provide two tips for writing| | |rhetorical mode is used. |method that works best with each |in each rhetorical mode. | | | |rhetorical mode. | | |Narration |To tell a story |Following chronological order |Write a summary so the writer can | | | | |maintain a chronological order. | | | | |Create interest with the reader by | | | | |having a strong introduction | | |To use evidence to support the |Organize the information according to |Evidence used that supports the | |Illustration |writers position |importance. |writers topic. | | | | |2. Keeping the information | | | | |interesting to keep readers | | | | |interested | |Description |Using sensory stimulating verbiage|Writer should use ‘Spatial Order’. |The writer should try not to use | | |to attract and keep the audience. | |“empty” descriptors if possible. | | | | |Using ‘Spatial Order’ to organize | | | | |the writing. | |Classification |Breaking broad subjects into |Breaking the writing to organized |The writer should pick topics that | | |smaller, more specific parts. |subcategories |they have knowledge of. | | | | |Write the topic in three different | | | | |approaches. | |Process |Using this process to explain the |Following chronological order, |Have someone proof read the writing| |analysis |steps to complete a task or how to|following the steps to complete |to ensure that it is clear | | |do something. |something. |Be sure that the writing is strong | | | | |and detailed with examples. | |Definition |To define a subject. |This writing is organized by the |The writer should be very defined | | | |following: |and clear in the writing. | | | |Context |The conclusion should tie all the | | | |Circumstance |information together and reiterate | | | |Conditions |the point of the writing. | | | |Settings in which something occurs | | |Compare and |The writer uses this method to |Writing should demonstrate the |The subjects should be clearly | |contrast |compare or contrast two subjects. |differences as well as the similarities|defined as well as what the writer | | | |between two topics. |intends to demonstrate. | | | | |Ensure the reader has a clear | | | | |picture of the comparison as well | | | | |as the contrast and make the | | | | |transition between the two obvious.| |Cause and |The writer uses this method to |The perspective of cause, effect, and |Utilizing strong evidence is | |effect |show how particular subjects are |other variables affect the outcome. |important in establishing cause and| | |intertwined. | |effect. | | | | |Clearly identifying the links | | | | |between the information provided. | |Persuasion |To encourage the reader to take a |The purpose of this writing is to |Avoid words such as ‘I’ to avoid | | |specific point of view or opinion.|convince the reader that the writer’s |sounding argumentative. | | | |opinion is valid. |Ensure that the writer utilizes | | | | |facts to support statements made. | Write a 100- to 150-word paragraph explanation that demonstrates why compare and contrast is the appropriate rhetorical mode for the topic you chose in Week Two. Utilizing cause and effect when writing the final essay will provide the reader clear and concise cause or the effects of the topic. This will be done by providing factual evidence in support of information as well as step-by-step instruction that will allow the reader to not only make an informed decision but the steps to obtain a similar outcome. Having researched the information the reader will be able to clearly determine the intention of the writer to show the link between particular subjects. The writing starts with clearly identifying the cause for the topic and moving onto the effect or vice versa. In conclusion, using cause and effect for the final essay will allow not only the instructor to have a clear and concise understanding of the topic, but any person who may read the writing as well. Ensuring that the information is presented with supporting facts will provide a clear direction for the reader.