Rhetorical Analysis Review ^ Rhetoric Tool Box: Organization

Question 1

physical details are given in a regular pattern, (ex: floor to ceiling, head to toe)

Answer 1

spatial

Question 2

the causes of a problem are addressed first followed by the effects of the problem

Answer 2

cause/effect

Question 3

events are described as they unfold through causation, as one event leads to the next

Answer 3

sequential

Question 4

Elements, emotions, issues, objects, people, or time periods are discussed by what they have in common rather than by ways in which they are different

Answer 4

comparison

Question 5

Elements, emotions, issues, objects, people, or time periods are discussed by ways in which they are different rather than what they have in common

Answer 5

contrast

Question 6

Within most modes, an author can deal with abstract issues or ideas first and then get more detailed

Answer 6

general to specific

Question 7

the author’s most convincing argument will often be last and the weakest buried in the middle

Answer 7

order of importance

Question 8

the pros and cons of a particular solution to a problem

Answer 8

advantages and disadvantages

Question 9

a problem and its severity or importance could be addressed first as a way to convince the audience that a solution is needed, and then a solution is presented.

Answer 9

problem to solution