a Definition: A rhetorical mode is a ………………….. - a way or ………………….. of ………………….. a ………………….. - through ………………….. or ………………….. .
b Examples: Four examples of rhetorical paragraphs are: ………………….. ………………….. ………………….. …………………..
c Also called: Another name for rhetorical modes is ………………….. ………………….. ………………….. d Usefulness: The rhetorical modes are important to know because they help ………………….. to learn how to ………………….. …………………..
Practice Watch your instructor while demonstrating 10 different paragraphs. Read each paragraph carefully paying particular attention to the transitional expressions used. Try to identify the type of rhetorical paragraph being shown. Class discussion.
Paragraph number
Type of paragraph/ Rhetorical style
Transitional Language / Expressions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Let's test! Watch another ten paragraphs and identify the rhetorical mode each paragraph is. On a piece of paper, note down your answers and submit your answers to your instructor!
ENG 170.1 Week 3, Session 2 (Thursday)
Rhetorical Styles
Intro
Visit the following websites and then answer the questions that follow.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetorical_modes
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~jewel001/CollegeWriting/START/Modes.htm
a Definition:
A rhetorical mode is a ………………….. - a way or ………………….. of ………………….. a ………………….. - through ………………….. or ………………….. .
b Examples:
Four examples of rhetorical paragraphs are:
…………………..
…………………..
…………………..
…………………..
c Also called:
Another name for rhetorical modes is ………………….. ………………….. …………………..
d Usefulness:
The rhetorical modes are important to know because they help ………………….. to learn how to ………………….. …………………..
Practice
Watch your instructor while demonstrating 10 different paragraphs. Read each paragraph carefully paying particular attention to the transitional expressions used.
Try to identify the type of rhetorical paragraph being shown.
Class discussion.
Let's test!
Watch another ten paragraphs and identify the rhetorical mode each paragraph is. On a piece of paper, note down your answers and submit your answers to your instructor!