Writing Purposes
What is the purpose of using rhetorical modes in writing?
To organize ideas and communicate effectively with different purposes
What’s one technique that makes descriptive writing more vivid?
Sensory details or imagery
What does the rhetorical mode “exemplification” rely on?
Specific examples that clarify or prove a point
What type of writing seeks to explain what a concept really means?
Definition
“I woke up to the sound of my alarm and realized it was the first day of high school.”
When a writer explains why something happened, what mode are they using?
Cause & Effect
What technique helps narrative writing feel more engaging?
Dialogue, reflection, and a clear sequence of events
Why are examples powerful in persuasive or explanatory writing?
They make ideas concrete and relatable
Why does narration often include reflection at the end?
To show how the experience changed the writer’s understanding
“Because she failed her first test, she decided to study every night after school.”
Cause and Effect
Which type of writing aims to make the reader see, smell, or feel what the writer experienced?
Description
What type of writing uses comparison to highlight similarities or differences?
Compare & Contrast
What type of mode would use steps or instructions to explain how something works?
Process Analysis
“The smell of rain and smoke reminded me of childhood summers.” What effect does this sentence have?
It uses sensory language to create emotion and imagery
“Some people chase success through wealth, while others find it in happiness and balance.”
Compare and Contrast
What type of writing tells a personal story to reveal insight or growth?
Narration
What signal words might appear in a cause/effect essay?
Because, as a result, therefore, due to, consequently
“There are three types of procrastinators: avoiders, thrill-seekers, and perfectionists.” Which skill is being used...
Classification
What mode would best fit this prompt: “Explain why young people are drawn to social media”?
Cause & Effect
“Love is not just an emotion; it is a choice to put another’s needs before your own.”
Definition
Why might an essay combine multiple rhetorical modes?
To strengthen the argument and appeal to different audiences.
What kind of tone is most effective in a definition essay?
Objective, thoughtful, and clear
What’s one risk of using examples without explanation?
The point may seem unclear or unsupported
How can rhetorical modes help a writer connect with their audience?
By using structure and detail that fit the reader’s needs and purpose
“The streets shimmered under the summer heat, the air thick with the smell of roasted chestnuts.”
Description