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What is rhetoric?
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Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively; Using language effectively to please or persuade; To expressively style your writing or speech.
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What is effective language?
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Language that is able to accomplish a purpose; exerting force or influence -"The new rule is effective immediately"; ready for service - "The defense of this compound is held by 100 effective soldiers."
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What are Rhetorical Strategies?
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Techniques used by writers and speakers to accomplish a purpose such as persuading a reader.
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Explain the rhetorical strategy of argumentation.
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Convince others through reasoning.
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Explain the rhetorical strategy of cause & effect.
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Describe the consequences of a choice or event.
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Explain the rhetorical strategy of classification.
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Sort similar or related items into categories.
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Explain the rhetorical strategy of comparison & contrast.
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Discuss similarities and differences.
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Explain the rhetorical strategy of description.
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Provide sensory details about a person, place, or thing.
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Explain the rhetorical strategy of division.
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Divide a whole into parts.
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Explain the rhetorical strategy of explanation.
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Explain how to do something or how something happens.
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Explain the rhetorical strategy of illustration.
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The use of examples to explain or elaborate an idea. "For example"
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Explain the rhetorical strategy of narration.
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The telling of a story.
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