" Writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people." 

Information can be delivered through story/narrative. Usually in chronological order.

​​Narration

Information can be delivered as steps of a process for the purpose of achieving a goal.

Process

Information or topics can be related and differentiated.

Compare/Contrast

Relationships can be discussed in light of cause/effect.

Cause/Effect

"A Piece of Chalk"

​Link to audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnTxQXhxKGA

Rhetoric

The art and study of the effective use of language.

What makes language effective? What effect do you try and produce when you use language? Have you ever considered what you can accomplish through effective language?

Rhetoric

Repetition Verbal irony Understatement Hyperbole

Alliteration Satire

Analogy Paralellism

Allusion Rhetorical question

Rhetorical Devices

-Pathos: appeal to emotions

-Ethos: appeal to authority

-Logos: appeal to knowledge

Rhetorical Appeals

Rhetoric Continued