1. Rhetorical Modes

2. What is a rhetorical mode?
“The manner in which writers convey and develop their purpose to the reader.”

3. Descriptive Mode Describes a person, place, or thing
Provides a mental picture for your reader
Appeals to the senses
Uses lively and specific details

4. Descriptive Mode

6. Narrative Mode Tells a story Limits the subject to a day or an event
Uses natural language
Incorporates lively details

7. Narrative Mode

8. Expository Mode Writing to explain Process Analysis (How is it done)
Shows how a process is done so readers can perform the task
Groups the steps and explains how to perform each step
Defines any terms the reader may not know
Maintains chronological order and uses transition words

9. Process Analysis

10. Cause and Effect Why it occurs Shows why something has happened
Focuses on a specific event or situation
Gives evidence that the explanation is sound
State the effect, then deal with the causes
State the cause, then close with the effect

11. Cause and Effect

12. Definition What something is Identifies the thing to be defined
May offer the word’s etymological roots or historical roots
Describes the distinguishing characteristics of the thing or term
Provides illustrations and examples

13. Definition

14. Compare/Contrast
Examines two subjects for similarities and/or differences

15. Argument To share convictions
To take a stand on an issue you care about
State the problem and your stance
Appeals to intellect more than emotion
Supports argument by using reason, facts, statistics, authoritative opinions, and copious examples.
Anticipates objections and refutes them

16. Argument
Pick one of your favorite films. Formulate an argument as to why it is your favorite film.
What criteria do you consider when judging a film
Acting
Directing
Cinematography
Script
Music
Special effects

17. Criticism To share evaluation
Form an opinion of a work of art or literature
Defend your opinion with examples and descriptions from the work
Agree or disagree with other opinions of the work
Come to a conclusion about the aesthetic and social value of the work

18. Criticism- Marcel Duchamp’s The Fountain