RhetoricalPatterns

DefinitionsDefinitions

to which the concept belongs Class to be defined Concept that separate the concept from others in the same group Characteristics =+ Language system of communication that uses arbitrary signals such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols. that uses arbitrary signals such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols.

to which the concept belongs Class to be defined Concept that separate the concept from others in the same group Characteristics =+ Language system of communication that people normally use to offend others, especially in voice chats that uses arbitrary signals such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols. that uses arbitrary signals such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols.

Signal Words for Definitions is is called, can be understood as means, has come to mean is defined as consists of is known as is not (used to show what a term does not mean) Signal Words for Definitions is is called, can be understood as means, has come to mean is defined as consists of is known as is not (used to show what a term does not mean)

DescriptionsDescriptions

to which the concept belongs Class to be defined Concept = that separate the concept from others in the same group Characteristics +Language uses arbitrary signals such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols. uses arbitrary signals such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols.

Description usually helps other rhetorical patterns

Signal Words for Descriptions Some characteristics are... First Second Third In the first place Then Next Before After Finally Following A little later To begin with... To illustrate... For instance... Such as... An example... In addition... Signal Words for Descriptions Some characteristics are... First Second Third In the first place Then Next Before After Finally Following A little later To begin with... To illustrate... For instance... Such as... An example... In addition...

ClassificationsClassifications

to which the concept belongs Class to be defined Concept that separate the concept from others in the same group Characteristics =+ Language Spoken to analyze its constituent parts Class WrittenSign

classification identifies the members of a group according to a common criterion. each type is further described, exemplified, and/or even subdivided into more categories.

Subject Type 1Type 2Type 3 Example/ Description Example/ Description Example/ Description Sub-type 1Sub-type 2

Signal Words for Classification is divided is classified is split several kinds/types certain forms different groups separate categories Signal Words for Classification is divided is classified is split several kinds/types certain forms different groups separate categories

Oil painting brushes can be found in two types. They are BRISTLE BRUSHES, whose hairs are from pigs and SABLE BRUSHES, whose hairs are from sable. Bristle brushes are ideal in sizes an inch wide or larger and are used to begin a painting. Sable brushes are ideal in sizes one half inch in width or smaller, so they are better for details.

Comparison & Contrast

distinguishes the similarities and/or differences between and/or differences between two subjects being compared. two subjects being compared.

Item 1Item 2 Similarity or difference

Signal words for Comparisons Signal words for contrast * the same, identical * differs from, differs by, * similar, similarly, a similarity * a difference * alike, like, likewise * contrasts with, in contrast * both * on the other hand, on the * not only…but also contrary * however, although, but, * while, instead, rather Signal words for Comparisons Signal words for contrast * the same, identical * differs from, differs by, * similar, similarly, a similarity * a difference * alike, like, likewise * contrasts with, in contrast * both * on the other hand, on the * not only…but also contrary * however, although, but, * while, instead, rather

Unlike Michelangelo, Da Vinci was mainly an engineer, and painted on the side (by choice). He painted oils. Michelangelo, on the other hand, was mainly a marble sculptor by trade and was forced to paint the Sistine Chapel. He painted frescoes. They both had difficult personalities. However, Michelangelo only created, while Da Vinci also designed weapons, so he also destroyed.

Cause Cause & Effect & Effect

Cause & Effect explains something in terms of what or where it comes from and/or where it comes from and/or what it leads—or might lead—to. what it leads—or might lead—to. Cause & Effect explains something in terms of what or where it comes from and/or where it comes from and/or what it leads—or might lead—to. what it leads—or might lead—to.

Signal Words for Cause and Effect causes creates leads to allows for makes (or made) the effects are depends on are due to as a consequence because is the result/reason of Signal Words for Cause and Effect causes creates leads to allows for makes (or made) the effects are depends on are due to as a consequence because is the result/reason of

Nearly two out of three bankruptcies have been caused by medical bills, and even people with health insurance face financial disaster if they experience a serious illness, A study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, state that in 2007, medical problems led to 62.1 percent of all bankruptcies. Nearly two out of three bankruptcies have been caused by medical bills, and even people with health insurance face financial disaster if they experience a serious illness, A study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, state that in 2007, medical problems led to 62.1 percent of all bankruptcies.