Com170 R3 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 |Purpose of narrative writing is to| |transitional words and phrases|
| |tell stories. Any | |help keep the reader oriented |
| |time you tell a story to a friend |Free write |in the sequencing like(as soon|
| |or family member about an event or| |as) or (during) |
| |incident in your day, you engage | | |
| |in | | |
| |A form of narration. | | |
|Illustration |illustration essay clearly | |You never want to insult your |
| |demonstrates and supports a point |order of importance |reader’s intelligence by over |
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