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Rhetorical Modes: Narrative, Description, Cause/Effect, Process, Classification, Compare
Rhetorical Modes: Narrative, Description, Cause/Effect, Process, Classification, Compare
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Covers the 6 rhetorical modes.
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what is descriptive writing?
writing that appeals to the senses
writing that proves an argument
following steps
writing that chronicles a story
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What Rhetorical Mode is organized like this: topic + subtopics + rationale for the subtopics = thesis.
description
narration
process analysis
classification/division
3
what are some transitional phrases/words that introduce the effect?
none of the above
first, next, last
as a result, therefore, thus
because, due to, since
4
which of the following best defines narrative rhetorical mode?
information about an upcoming event
tells a story
none of the above
step-by-step instructions
5
If you were writing a story about a scenic hike you embarked upon, you would use the descriptive rhetorical mode.
False
True
6
what are all the senses writers use in descriptive writing
sight, touch, smell, steps, taste
smell, taste
sight, touch, smell, hearing, taste
sight, touch
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when is descriptive writing used?
poems
all of the above
paragraphs
essay
8
A tag instructing how to wash a new shirt is an example of:
persuasion
process analysis
cause/effect
narration
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A compare/contrast essay analyzes two subjects.
False
True
10
what are some words that indicate you are reading a comparison essay?
both, like, likewise
another difference, while, whereas
none of the above
conversely, in contrast
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when might you use descriptive writing
all of the above
magazine article
telling a story
poetry
12
what are some transitional words that introduce the cause?
first, next, finally
none of these!
because, due to, since
as a result, thus, therefore
13
Ben slept through his alarm and was late to first period -- what is the effect?
Ben sleeping through his alarm.
Ben skipping school
All of the above.
Ben being late to first period
14
As a result of winter break approaching, many students were slacking in school -- what is the effect?
none of the above
kids slacking in school
winter is coming
all of the above
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cause/effect rhetorical mode is used to link an event with its consequences.
True
False
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classification/division breaks subjects down into smaller, more specific parts.
True
False
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what rhetorical mode tells a story
problem/solution
cause/effect
description
narrative
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the classification essay opens with an introduction that introduces...
a vague thesis statement
the many classifications of something
the difference between fish and crabs
the broader topic
