Rhetorical Modes
Which rhetorical mode would this be?
A writer analyzes and shares opinions about the movie Star Wars.
Reaction
This is the part of the essay in which the writer restates the thesis and offers a prediction, a suggestion, or an opinion.
Conclusion
What kind of citation is this?
According to Coxhead (2017), "In an international school context, learners are expected to be able to cope with the English language, the subject content, and the educational context at the same time" (p. 229).
Direct Quotation
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Due to the numerous factory in that area, the quality of the air in that region of the country are quite poor.
factory---factories
are---is
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depletion
deplete
depleted
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Which rhetorical mode would this be?
A writer makes the claim that Coke is better than Pepsi.
Argument
This is the part of the essay in which the writer tries to get the reader's attention.
Hook
Which method of citing a source would you use if you were writing an essay about the science of climate change?
APA or American Psychology Association
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A history of many intriguing stories of leprechauns, fairies, and elves.
There is a history...
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revolutionize
revolution
revolutionary
Verb
Noun
Adjective
Which rhetorical mode would this be?
A writer talks about the high school dropout rate in Philadelphia and how to get kids to stay in school.
Problem-solution
This is the first sentence of each body paragraph in which the writer establishes the main idea of the paragraph.
Topic Sentence
Which kind of citation is this?
Coxhead notes, in addition to English, these learners must master the subject being taught as well as navigate a foreign school system (Coxhead, 229).
Paraphrasing
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Flights from San Francisco were delayed. Because the fog caused limited visible.
...were delayed because...limited visibility
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sustain
sustainably
sustainable
sustainability
Verb
Adverb
Adjective
Noun
Which rhetorical mode would this be?
A writer talks about the qualities of a good friend versus the qualities of a good teacher.
Comparison
This is the part of some essays in which the writer includes information from another source in order to strengthen a point or an idea.
Citation
Which method of citing a source would you use if you were writing an essay about technology in the medical profession?
APA or American Psychology Association
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Jambalaya a dish from Louisiana that people make with rice vegetables and seafood.
Jambalaya is a dish...rice, vegetables, and seafood.
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prosper
prosperously
prosperity
prosperous
Verb
Adverb
Noun
Adjective
Which rhetorical mode would this be?
A writer analyzes the reasons why crime rates are high in Chicago.
Cause-Effect
This is the part of an essay that leads up to the thesis statement and provides the reader with information and detail about the topic.
Background Information or Connecting Information
Which method of citing a source would you use if you were writing about books that are used in classrooms in Philadelphia?
MLA or Modern Language Association
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Some animals have develop very clever ways of protect themselves.
...have developed...ways of protecting themselves.
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considerate
consideration
considerably
consider
Adjective
Noun
Adverb
Verb