Rhetorical Rhombus Shows students how argument fits into the act of communicating through writing.

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Rhetorical Rhombus Shows students how argument fits into the act of communicating through writing

Purpose Audience Rhetorical Rhombus Writer Subject

Purpose The purpose of your argument is the reason why you want your audience to agree with your claim and take whatever is necessary to carry it out. Example Claim: Wolf Hunting Must be Stopped Purpose: Facts make it clear that wolves are rapidly becoming an endangered species Species endangerment is a detriment to the environment You love wolves Purpose is the motivational force The purpose for making the claim is …

Audience Audience can influence the way the argument is presented Wolf Hunting: Law Makers v. Hunters Academic Arguments Purpose of Academic Arguments is idea-sharing or knowledge-sharing Still need a claim to argue with support Questions What do my readers know or not know? How might the issue affect the readers personally? (SFW) What would happen if my argument was accepted? Why might readers not accept my conclusions? Who the heck cares? (WTHC)

Writer The role of the writer is different for many different kinds of writing Authority Figure Professional Friend Sibling Client

Subject The Text What is the Focus? What is the Angle? What will shift the focus or angle?