Rethorical

Rhetorical Patterns of Development:

Each of these purposes suggests a method of organization, or arrangement. These patterns of development include a range of logical ways to organize an entiretext or, more likely, individual paragraphs or sections. Following are the major patterns of development:

Narration: Refers to telling a story or recounting a series of events. It can be based onpersonal experience or on knowledge gained from reading or observation. Chronology usually governs narration, which includes concrete detail, a point of view, and sometimes such elements asdialogue. Narration is not simply crafting an appealing story; it is crafting a story that supports one’s thesis.

Description: Details of description are closely allied with narration because bothinclude many specific details. However, unlike narration, description emphasizes the senses by painting a picture of how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels. Description is often used toestablish a mood or atmosphere. Rarely is an entire essay descriptive, but clear and vivid description can make writing more persuasive. By asking readers to see what you see and feel what you feel,you make it easy for them to empathize with you, your subject, or your argument.

Comparison and Contrast: A common pattern of development is comparison and contrast: juxtaposing two things tohighlight their similarities and differences. Writers can use comparison and contrast to analyze information carefully, which often reveals insights into the nature of the information being analyzed.Comparison and contrast is often required on examinations where you have to discuss the subtle differences or similarities in the method, style, or purpose of two texts.

Classification and Division:Sorts material or ideas into major categories. By answering the question, “What goes together and why?” writers and readers can make connections between things that might otherwise seem unrelated....