Classical Rhetoric MODERN INTERPRETATION

 America is defined by materialism and wealth with 85% of the population having expectations to make salaries of $65,000 or more (Walters). OR  America is defined by materialism and wealth with “85% of college students expecting to make between $65,000 and $70,000 per year” (Walters). HOW TO CITE RESEARCH

 12 points font  Times New Roman or Calibri  Double-spaced without extra spaces between paragraphs or header  Header: -Name -Mrs. Clouse -Advanced Composition -5 Dec BASICS

 Introduction  Gains readers’ interest and willingness to listen.  Establishes your qualifications to write about your topic.  Establishes some common ground with your audience.  Demonstrates that you’re fair and evenhanded.  States your thesis. MODERN INTRODUCTION

 Background  Presents any necessary information, including personal narrative, that’s important to your argument.  Lines of argument  Presents good reasons, including logical and emotional appeals, in support of your claims. MODERN PRESENTATION OF ARGUMENT

 Counter Argument  Examines alternative points of view and opposing arguments.  Notes the advantages and disadvantages of these views.  Explains why your view is better than others. COUNTER ARGUMENT

 Conclusion  Elaborates on the implications of your claim.  Makes clear what you want the audience to think or do.  Reinforces your credibility and perhaps offers an emotional appeal. MODERN CONCLUSION

 SS Mrs. Clouse absolutely loves sushi.  SS with a Compound Subject Mrs. Clouse and her husband like to run barefoot outside.  SS with a Compound Verb Mrs. Clouse swims and kayaks over the waterfall.  CS with a Comma and Conjunction Mrs. Clouse absolutely loves sushi, for it is healthy and filling.  CS with a Semi-colon Mrs. Clouse absolutely loves sushi; her favorite restaurant is Sushi Thai.  CS with a Colon Mrs. Clouse absolutely loves sushi: the spicy crab roll is the very best.  CS with a Conjunctive Adverb Mrs. Clouse absolutely loves sushi; furthermore, the spicy crab roll is the very best.  CS with an introduction Eating happily, Mrs. Clouse ate sushi all night. SENTENCE PATTERNS