Modes Of Discourse Quiz

description

basic device writer uses to convey sense impressions.

division and classification

mental processes that work together.

separate something into different sections. Move downward from a concept to the subunits of the concept place examples of something into categories or classes. Move upwards from specific examples to classes or categories that share a common characteristic

cause and effect writing

expository writing that examines the relationship between events, explaining how one event or situation causes another

persuasion and argument

biased language and strong appeals to feelings and instincts.

biased language that uses logical appeals. Used to persuade people to join/support a cause or make a commitment

process analysis

a method of clarifying the nature of something by explaining how its works in separate, easy-to-understand steps

comparison and contrast

A method of informing that explains something by comparison, looking for similarities, and contrast, looking for differences.

definition

used to establish boundaries, to show the essential nature of something and to explain the special qualities that identify a purpose, place, object, or concept and distinguish it from others similar to it.