Ap English Lang Unit 2: Basic Rhetorical Modes

Rhetorical modes

are ways of using language that are intended to have an effect on the audience.

Analogies

are sometimes used to explain things that are difficult to understand by comparing them with things that are easier to understand.

expository writing

A type of writing that presents information, explains a topic, or provides an analysis. It is objective, factual, and focuses on presenting evidence and supporting arguments using evidence and analogies. It does not include personal opinions or biases. Examples include essays, reports, and research papers.

argumentative writing

focuses on presenting factual information and logical arguments, without relying on analogies.

A form of writing that presents a claim supported by evidence and reasoning. It aims to persuade the reader to agree with the writer's viewpoint via factual information and logical arguments, without relying on opinion based strategies, like analogies

classification

The process of grouping objects or ideas based on their shared characteristics or properties. It helps organize information and understand relationships between different elements.