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Classical Rhetoric MODERN INTERPRETATION
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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
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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. 2011 BASICS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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