Rhetorical Modes
an individual instance taken to be representative of a general pattern
Example
sentence structure
SYNTAX
pattern of word choice
DICTION
brought in cloth with which to wipe glasses for Show and Tell
Kai
the first hour of the exam
multiple choice
Explaining the nature of a word, thing, or concept
Definition
using wit to attack folly, to ridicule with the intent to bring about change or reform
SATIRE
implied meanings of a word beyond the dictionary definition
connotation
Philip
the number of essays in the Free Response section
3
Explaining the steps for how something is done
Process Analysis
keeping ideas of equal importance in similar grammatical form
writer's attitude toward subject, self, and/or audience
TONE
made memory books for childhood friends
Chris
the number of sources to use on the Synthesis essay
at least 3
Analyzing the reasons for an action, event, or decision or analyzing its consequences
Cause-Effect
use of inoffensive language in place of language that others may find objectionable
EUPHEMISM
appeal to trustworthiness or credibility
ETHOS
enjoys lunch during Third Period
Dylan
Elements on the AP Lang rubric
Thesis, Evidence, and Commentary
Sorting things into categories
Classification
type of specialized language used within a field
JARGON
moment or occasion that motivates the writing
EXIGENCE
has 11 books, some overdue, checked out in Textbook Tracker
Sanjay
Employs a vivid, persuasive style OR crafts a nuanced argument
Sophistication point