Line of Reasoning

To build a solid line of reasoning, it is essential to present clear, logical arguments supported by credible evidence.

• makes rhetorical moves to advance their claim and accomplish purpose

• order matters

• order or sequence of ideas and rhetorical choices

• progression or development of ideas

• arrangement of claims and evidence

• is crucial in constructing a persuasive argument, as each component builds upon the previous one to enhance clarity and impact.

• order A→B→C

  • changing sequence impacts effectiveness

  • strong LOR: paragraphs not interchangeable

    • each claim builds off the one before, creating a cohesive argument that guides the reader through the logic and reinforces the overall message.

• for engagement

Identify:

• look for shifts

• transition words and phrases

• changes in content ideas, types of evidence

• changes in tone or word choice

  • most effective way to map LOR

  • good for rhetorical analysis

• changes in appeals

  • ethos, pathos, logos

• repetition, synonyms, pronoun references, parallel structure may indicate an relationship between elements in a text

• transitional elements

  • topic sentences, transition words

  • create coherence by showing relationships between ideas, helping readers to follow the argument more easily and understand the connections being made.

each section of a text can be analyzed for the following:

• content

  • what is the writer saying here?

• form

  • how does this section function when you consider the text as a whole?

  • how does this move contribute towards establishing the speaker’s overall claim and purpose?

  • how content is being presented

  • specific smaller rhetorical choices