Modes of Rhetoric Ways to analyze and present information about a subject Next 

Rhetoric effectivelypersuasively The art or study of using language to communicate effectively and persuasively Next 

Rhetoric Can be spoken or written. Next 

Mode = manner, way, or method of doing something = a particular form, variety, or manner It’s just my mode! Next 

Modes of Rhetoric A form or method for using language to communicate effectively. Next 

Modes of Rhetoric Narration Description Exemplification Process Analysis Cause & Effect Definition Comparison/Contrast Classification Next 

Narration Narration presents ideas by telling the story of (or “narrating”) something that happened. Next 

Description Description paints a verbal picture and sets the tone for a piece of writing. Description reveals the writer’s perspective. Next 

Exemplification Exemplification presents examples to support a main idea. Examples of creative laziness: Next 

Process Analysis Process Analysis presents how something is done or how something happened. It can include instructions or step-by-step explanation. Next 

Cause & Effect Cause examines reasons. Effect looks at results or consequences. WHY? (Cause) Results (Effect) Next 

Definition Definition explains a term, concept or idea. It uses many modes of rhetoric to fully define a word. Bully Lacks empathy for others May be a loner Aggressive/angry Found at school, work, home, online Seeks to hurt others Next 

Comparison/Contrast Comparison looks at similarities. Contrast examines differences. How they’re similar: --Burgers --Ingredients --Sold by McDonalds How they differ : --Quality --Appearance --Care in preparation Next 

Classification Classification presents different types of one item or concept. Next 

USING THE MODES How are these modes of rhetoric useful? Next 

Topic: Homelessness Narration: Tell their story Describe living conditions Share examples of homeless people Process: How to survive on the streets Cause: Why people become homeless Compare: Homeless man vs. woman Next 

Topic: Addiction Narration: Tell his story Describe how it feels Share examples of addicts Process: Cycle of addiction Effects: Effects on family Compare: Street drugs vs. prescription drugs Next 

Topic: Advertising Define “Deceptive Advertising” Classify: types of deceptive ads Fast food Educational products Weight loss Compare: picture vs. reality Next 

Topic: College Debt Describe: A typical college student’s financial problems Process: Trace the steps to obtaining financial aid Examples of undesirable funding for college. Next 

RHETORIC : USE THE MODES! : End of presentation.