Rhetorical Précis A rhetorical précis differs from a summary in that it is a less neutral, more analytical condensation of both the content and method.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
How to write a Precis A précis (pray-see) is a brief summary that follows a specific format.  1) A single sentence which includes the author, title, date.
Advertisements

Sample for “Civil Disobedience”
FUN WITH THE Rhetorical Pr é cis. Rhetorical Précis A four-sentence paragraph that records essential rhetorical elements Combines summary and analysis.
Writing the Rhetorical Precis
Language, Gender and Culture
Summary and Rhetorical Précis
Language, Gender and Culture
Writing A Rhetorical Precis Jennifer Romanowski. Assessing Reading Multiple choice tests Open ended questions Summary Rhetorical Precis All of these may.
The Parts of an Essay Your Guide to Writing Strong Academic Essays.
Sample for “Promiscuous”
Writing the Rhetorical Precis Jean G. Ellerhoff Central Academy Des Moines, Iowa.
Writing the Rhetorical Precis
Rhetorical Precis A précis is a concise summary of a work. When the work is rhetoric, the precis is called a rhetorical precis.
The Rhetorical Precis. Purpose  The purpose of the precis is to give as much information as possible in four sentences. The precis answers the basic.
GOOD Food bad food Erwc module.
How to write a précis statement. What is a précis? It analyzes both the content and the delivery of a unit High structured, four sentence paragraph Blends.
Rhetorical Précis.
Key Vocabulary With a partner, order the words from most negative connotation to more positive connotation. Negative Positive.
WARM-UP 8/1 1.I found my department, and I was immediately given boring things to do. Which of the following would NOT be a correct replacement for the.
Language, Gender and Culture Lorde “Transformation of Silence into Language and Action.” Young “Prelude: The Barbershop.”
SAT Essay Scoring & Prompt Breakdown
Aug 11, 2017 DO NOW! Take out your notes on Rhetoric (from Wednesday)
How to Write an Argumentative Essay
Intro to Argument and Rhetoric
Annotated Bibliographies and Precis Writing
Rhetorical Precis.
INTRO TO ARGUMENT AND RHETORIC
TRANSCENDENTALISM “It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person…always do that which you are afraid to do.” Ralph Waldo Emerson, father.
Rhetorical Analysis Review
Rhetorical precis.
Essay of Argumentation
“My Satirical Self” Discuss “My Satirical Self” with your table. What stood out to you? What is the author’s main point? Discuss the article as a class.
“A change of heart about animals” By jeremy Rifkin
Analyzing Tales.
Summarizing Non-Fiction Texts.
AcDv B61: Rhetorical Precis and Mind Maps
“A change of heart about animals” By jeremy Rifkin
How to navigate the world of argument & persuasion.
Writing a Rhetorical Precis
Nonfiction Why was ______ described as _____________
The How and Why of Engaging with Your Text
Rhetorical Precis Introduction
Nonfiction is prose that
Watch the following clip from the film “Independence Day”, as you watch jot down notes on the following questions… Speaker- Who is the speaker? Subject-What.
The Structure of a Rhetorical Précis
The Rhetorical Precis “pray –see”.
English B50 The Rhetorical Precis.
“Women’s Brains” – Stephen Jay Gould
A writing and reading strategy
Self-Reliance Precis American Lit.
Lastnamebirthmonthbirthday
Writing a Precis.
English 99.2 The Rhetorical Precis.
A writing and reading strategy
Nonfiction is prose that
FUN WITH THE Rhetorical Précis
Why a Précis? A précis is a small snapshot of a rhetorical analysis.
Essential Questions Why did Susan Klebold write “I Will Never Know Why”and how did she achieve her purpose?
Writing the Rhetorical Precis
Writing the Rhetorical Precis
Developing Academic Paragraphs
The Art of Precis Writing
Research Portfolio Assignment
Journal 11/10/2016 ½ pg What is one lesson in life you have learned that you will remember always? Who taught you that lesson? Why will you always.
Precis Précis► a concise (brief) summary of essential points, statements, or facts Purpose ►show comprehension/understanding of literal meaning of text.
9 September 2014 Immediately, Place late completed forms in the HW bin
Writing a Rhetorical Analysis
AXES Paragraph Model English 10 Academic.
QUESTION: OK, but how do I begin my Rhetorical Analysis?
Rhetorical Précis.
Presentation transcript:

Rhetorical Précis A rhetorical précis differs from a summary in that it is a less neutral, more analytical condensation of both the content and method of the original text. If you think of a summary as primarily a brief representation of what a text says, then you might think of the rhetorical précis as a brief representation of what a text both says and does. Although less common than a summary, a rhetorical précis is a particularly useful way to sum up your understanding of how a text works rhetorically (Reading Rhetorically 62)

Question: What is a Rhetorical Précis? Answer: A précis is a four sentence paragraph that records the essential elements of an essay. Each of the four sentences requires specific information.

Question: How do I write a Rhetorical Précis? Answer: Each sentence of the paragraph should contain the following information:

First sentence: Explanation: Template: Name of author [optional: a phrase describing author], genre and title of work, date in parentheses; a rhetorically accurate verb (such as "assert," "argue," suggest," "imply," "claim," etc.); and a THAT clause containing the major assertion (thesis statement) of the work. Think of it this way: WHO are you talking about? WHAT is their background? WHAT did they write? WHAT year was it written? WHAT is their point? Template: In (name of author) __(A)__(B)_ (type of work), _ (C) __ (title of work), she/he (D) (a rhetorically accurate verb) that _______________(D)_________________ (the author’s assertion, argument, position, etc.). Example: In Oscar Wilde’s three-act play The Importance of Being Earnest, he argues that gender relationships are based more on perceived sincerity than on honesty.

Second sentence: Explanation: An explanation of the evidence and development of the author‘s claim, usually in chronological order. Think of it this way: HOW do they prove their thesis? Do they offer interviews? Official data? Other outside sources? Anecdotes? Template: __(A)___ (the author) develops/supports this __(B)___ (change rhetorical verb to noun) by/through ______(C)______(note author’s rhetorical techniques supported by textual evidence and analysis). Example: Wilde develops his argument through the pairing of several characters, such as Jack Worthing with Gwendolen Fairfax and the Reverend Chasuble with Miss Prism, who are sincere in their love for each other, but deceptive in demonstrating that love.

Third sentence: Explanation: A statement of the author's purpose followed by an "in order" phrase. Think of it this way: Are they trying to entertain you? Persuade you to feel a certain way or change your mind about an issue? Are they trying to inform you – sharing information that teaches - ? WHY is that their purpose? In order to accomplish what? Template: __(A)_’s (author) purpose is to __(B)__(reveal author’s purpose) in order to __(C)__ (what author wants reading audience to react to— feel/do). Example: Wilde's purpose is to reveal the hypocrisies of conventional Victorian views about courting and marriage in order to offend the reader with the inconsistencies between these characters' feelings of love and their actions toward one another.

Fourth sentence: Explanation: A description of the intended audience and/or the relationship the author establishes with the audience. Think of it this way: WHO is the author trying to address? For example, are they talking to teachers? parents? senior citizens? Latinos? Muslims? registered voters? It can be anyone. You need to determine if they are addressed formally (use of academic language, proper English) or informally (more conversational tone, use of slang, etc…). Template: _(A)_ (author) uses __(B)___ (description of tone) with his __(C)___ (describe author’s audience). Example: Wilde employs a witty, humorously satirical tone with his younger, emerging middle-class post-Victorian audience.