rhetorical+modes

This flexible term describes the variety, the conversation, and the purpose of the major kind of writing. The four most common rhetorical modes (often referred to “modes of discourse”) are as follows: (1) The purpose of //exposition// (or expository writing) is to explain and analyze information by presenting an idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion. The AP language exam essay questions are frequently expository topics. (2) The purpose of an //argumentation// is to prove the validity of an idea, or point of view, by presenting sound reasoning, discussion, and argument that thoroughly convinces the reader. //Persuasive// writing is a type of argument having an additional aim of urging some form of action. (3) The purpose of description is to recreate, invent, or visually present a person, place, event or action that the reader can picture that being described. Sometimes an author engages all five senses in description: good descriptive writing can be sensuous and picturesque. Descriptive writing may be straightforward and objective or highly emotional and subjective. (4)  The purpose of narration is to tell a story or narrate an event or serious of events. This writing mode frequently uses the tool of descriptive writing.
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