Rhetorical Modes Quiz

Rhetorical Modes Quiz
Feburary 16, 2014
COM/155
Mickeal Donald
University of Phoenix Material

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 |Structure |Tips |
| | | | |
| |Explain when or why each |Explain what organizational method works|Provide two tips for writing in |
| |rhetorical mode is used. |best with each rhetorical mode. |each rhetorical mode. |
|Narration |Narration is used to plot |Narrates an event or tells a story. |Make sure that the events are in|
| |summaries that are helpful. | |order according to the outline. |
| | | | |
| | | |Have a strong introduction which|
| | | |gets readers attention. |
|Illustration |Illustration is used to specify |Uses evidence that can be related to. |Arranging ideas according to |
| |examples that show an idea. | |their significance. |
| | | |Make sure illustration supports |
| | | |subjects in the paper. |
|Description |Gives details to account for the |Presents the reader information |Descriptions could go from the |
| |subject | |top depending on the writer, |
| | | |event, place, or action. |
| | | |If written correctly, can give |
| | | |readers a visual picture of what|
| | | |is described. |
|Classification |Classification is used to divide |It is the opening paragraph that tells |Writer need to pick a topic that|
| |the subjects into categories so |how subtopics will be told. |he or she has personal knowledge|
| |that they can be easily explained| |on. |
| |and analyzed. | |It is best to break down topic |
| | | |into subgroups to prevent overly|
| | | |simple classification. |
|Process analysis |Explains how things work and how |It follows chronological order and start|It is best to have someone read |
| |to do something. |with an introduction paragraph on the |the essay so that they can |
| | |topic followed by the body and the |confirm that it makes sense and |
| | |conclusion. |it is chronological order. |
| | | |This essay is the perfect type |
| | | |to use time transition phrases |
| | | |such as first, second, and third|
| | | |to help show each step. |
|Definition |Defines something or someone such|Opens the essay with general discussion |It is best to pick a term that |
| |as a leader, being helpful, or be|of the term and follows it with the |has a personal stake to help |
| |rich. |essay thesis as the definition of the |provide depth for the essay. |
| | |term. Body paragraph explains the |Use personal view of the |
| | |reason of the definition and the essay |definition. |
| | |is finish with a conclusion that puts | |
| | |the evidence together to support the | |
| | |thesis and to reaffirm. | |
|Comparison and contrast |Compare and contrast are used to |Starts with introduction that contain |Use comparison phrases such as |
| |compare similarities and |thesis that states why the two subjects |One difference, unlike, In |
| |differences between two subjects.|are compared. The body of the paragraph |contrast, and One similarity. |
| | |compares each subject in different |Writer need to find interesting |
| | |categories. The conclusion reinforce |things that are not common |
| | |and summarize the thesis. |knowledge between the subjects. |
|Cause and effect |It is used to show how an event |Begins with an introduction and a thesis|It is best to think of several |
| |or decision leads to a specific |in the first paragraph and then the body|causes that leads to an effect |
| |outcome. |is use to introduce the causes and |or vice versa when formulating a|
| | |effects. The conclusion will reinforce |thesis. |
| | |and summarize the thesis. |It helps to tie the cause and |
| | | |effect together by using |
| | | |Causation Phrases such as |
| | | |consequently, due to, thus, and|
| | | |hence. |
|Persuasion |It is used to convince readers of|This essay starts with introduction and |Use the proper tone and style |
| |the point of view on the subject.|thesis followed by the body which states|that fits the topic. Acknowledge|
| | |each opposing and qualifying idea with |opposing ideas to the argument |
| | |supporting evidence. The conclusion |to gain the trust of the readers|
| | |reinforces and compels the thesis. |and show limit personal bias. |
| | | |Do not form a negative statement|
| | | |for the topic for the thesis. |

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Select one of the topics below and determine at least one rhetorical mode that would be appropriate for addressing the topic you selected. Write 100 to 150 words explaining the topic you selected, the rhetorical mode, and why you think this mode is most appropriate for addressing your topic.

Pollution
Workplace proposal for a new initiative
Arguing to change a law
Building a new park in your town
Climate change
Profile of your best friend or a family member

Arguing to change a Law

The rhetorical mode that would be appropriate for addressing the topic of arguing a change in a law would be persuasion. I think that this mode is the most appropriate for addressing this topic because it can be used to persuade the readers my reason for thinking that the law should or should not be change. With this arugment I would make sure that the essay has a thesis statement and the body of the paragraph supports my decision with supportive evidence. I must gain the trust of the readers by ensuring them with enough information about the the law and why or why not it should be change.