Mode C

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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 |Tips – Provide two tips for writing |
| |rhetorical mode is used. |organizational method that works |in each rhetorical mode. |
| | |best with each rhetorical mode. | |
|Narration |Narration tells the story about what|Narration is in chronological order |Make sure you know what you want to |
| |the essay is going to be about. |because it goes from beginning to |write about. use strong detail |
| | |end. | |
| |Illustration supports a point using |Illustration organized by the order |Don’t over explain yourself. Always |
|Illustration |the evidence. |of importance and puts the ideas in |use age appropriate topics. |
| | |order according to their | |
| | |significance. | |
|Description |Description is to make sure that |Description uses Spatial order. So |Avoid using empty words like nice or|
| |your reader gets into your writing. |you arrange ideas according to |good. Make sure to use details that |
| | |characteristics and appearance. |will catch the readers attention. |
|Classification | | | |
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|Process | | | |
|analysis | | | |
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|Definition | | | |
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|Compare and | | | |
|contrast | | | |
|Cause and | | | |
|effect | | | |
|Persuasion | | | |

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.