Rhetorical Modes Paper

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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 2 tips for writing each type of rhetorical device. |Rhetorical Mode |Purpose – Explain when or why |Structure – Explain what organizational |Provide 2 tips for writing in | | |each rhetorical mode is used. |method works best with each rhetorical mode. |each rhetorical mode. | |Narration |The art of telling stories. |Chronological order. Arrange ideas according|A small summary or plot can | | | |to time. |help with organization. Break| | | | |the events into several parts.| | |When you need to show or |Order of importance. Arranges ideas |Use a productive variety of | |Illustration |demonstrate something. |according to their significance. |the English vocabulary. Give | | | | |examples of. | |Description |Describes a person, place or |Spatial Order. Arranges ideas according to |Use precise and clear details.| | |object using sensory details. |physical characteristics or appearance. |Use the five senses to | | | | |describe. | |Classification |To break a subject down into |Sub-Categories
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