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Rhetorical modes (also known as modes of [[discourse]]) describe the variety, [[conventions]], and [[purposes]] of the major kinds of [[writing]]. Four of the most common rhetorical modes and their [[purpose]] are ''exposition'', ''[[argumentation]]'', ''[[description]]'', and ''[[narration]]''.

Rhetorical modes (also known as modes of [[discourse]]) describe the variety, [[conventions]], and [[purposes]] of the major kinds of [[writing]]. Four of the most common rhetorical modes and their [[purpose]] are ''exposition'', ''[[argumentation]]'', ''[[description]]'', and ''[[narration]]''.

*''Exposition'' - Expository [[writing]] is a type of writing where the [[purpose]] is to [[explain]], inform, or even [[describe]]. It is considered to be one of the four most common rhetorical [[modes]] presenting an [[idea]], relevant [[evidence]], and appropriate [[discussion]].

*''Exposition'' - Expository [[writing]] is a type of writing where the [[purpose]] is to [[explain]], inform, or even [[describe]]. It is considered to be one of the four most common rhetorical [[modes]] presenting an [[idea]], relevant [[evidence]], and appropriate [[discussion]].

*''Argumentation'' -The purpose of [[argumentation]] (also called persuasive writing) is to prove the [[validity]] of an idea, or [[point of view]], by presenting sound reasoning, [[discussion]], and argument that thoroughly convince the [[reader]]. Persuasive writing is a type of argumentation with the additional aim to urge the reader to take some form of [[action]]. [[Satirical]] rhetoric, or using [[humor]] in order to make a point about some aspect of life or [[society]]. Perhaps the most famous example is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modest_Proposal Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal."]

*''[[Argumentation]]'' -The purpose of [[argumentation]] (also called persuasive writing) is to prove the [[validity]] of an idea, or [[point of view]], by presenting sound reasoning, [[discussion]], and argument that thoroughly convince the [[reader]]. Persuasive writing is a type of argumentation with the additional aim to urge the reader to take some form of [[action]]. [[Satirical]] rhetoric, or using [[humor]] in order to make a point about some aspect of life or [[society]]. Perhaps the most famous example is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modest_Proposal Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal."]

*''Description'' - The [[purpose]] of [[description]] is to re-create, [[invent]], or visually present a person, place, [[event]], or action so that the [[reader]] can [[Vision|picture]] that which is being described. Descriptive writing can be found in the other rhetorical modes. Examples include: Journaling, Poetry

*''[[Description]]'' - The [[purpose]] of [[description]] is to re-create, [[invent]], or visually present a person, place, [[event]], or action so that the [[reader]] can [[Vision|picture]] that which is being described. Descriptive writing can be found in the other rhetorical modes. Examples include: Journaling, Poetry

*''Narration'' -The purpose of [[narration]] is to tell a [[story]] or narrate an [[event]] or series of events. This [[writing]] mode frequently uses the tools of ''descriptive writing''. Narration is an especially useful [[tool]] for sequencing or putting details and [[information]] into some kind of logical order, usually [[chronological]]. Working with narration helps us see clear [[sequences]] separate from all other mental [[functions]].

*''[[Narration]]'' -The purpose of [[narration]] is to tell a [[story]] or narrate an [[event]] or series of events. This [[writing]] mode frequently uses the tools of ''descriptive writing''. Narration is an especially useful [[tool]] for sequencing or putting details and [[information]] into some kind of logical order, usually [[chronological]]. Working with narration helps us see clear [[sequences]] separate from all other mental [[functions]].

 

==See also==

==See also==

*'''''[[Debate]]'''''

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[[Category: Languages and Literature]]

[[Category: Languages and Literature]]