Various Patterns of Development (Rhetorical Modes)

M. Lopez :
Persuasion describes an issue and your position or opinion on the subject.

Example Topic: Whether school uniforms should be mandatory?

Benefits: Using persuasion can aid you in validating your point and gaining the audience members acceptance of your argument.

Drawbacks: If used incorrectly, you may come off as too pushy with your audience. Doing proper research prior to sharing your persuasive argument is very important.

Sources:

Patterns of Development in Writing. Illinois Institute of Technology. (n.d.). https://www.iit.edu/cac/writing-guides/writing-process/patterns-development-writing.

C. Lobo

NARRATION

'''Step 2: Define the pattern of development or rhetorical mode. (See definitions below or use definitions from your textbook.)'''

Narration is a particular style of rhetorical mode in which the narrator tells the story. A key point stated on the lumen site is that "Storytelling is so deeply ingrained in human relationships and society that readers may be more open to and enthusiastic about narrative as a technique"(n.d). Also, narrative writing is a core concept taught throughout elementary school, and it is probably the simplest rhetorical mode to learn. The narrator is not necessarily the author but the storyteller that determines the point of view for the audience. The narrative technique can be either written or oral accounts that help to connect with the audience and drive the story forward. They could be omnipresent throughout the story shaping our views on the characters and their surroundings while pushing the timeline, moment, action, feeling, and focus.

Step 3: Propose a topic for an essay or presentation and then explain the benefits and drawbacks of using this pattern of development (rhetorical mode) for that topic.

Any presentations or essays can have narration as a rhetorical mode in order to appeal to empathetic reactions from the audience. This technique is used in Ted talks, journalism, and documentaries to stimulate the audience to social issues, comical relief, or move to action. But narration should cover key points to the topic.

For example, an argumentative essay or a presentation on the U.S. criminal justice system’s mass incarceration. In narrating the stories of families and inmates that have been affected because of mass incarceration. This will help engage the emotional state of the audience with the issue of mass incarceration. In this example, the narration technique was used to appeal to pathos to push my topic on mass incarceration. Narration will be used as a tool for my presentation, in which argumentative and informative style would be dominant.

Narration is more suitable for themes like autobiographies, biography, documentaries, films, journalism, and non-fictional and fictional storytelling, comedy, and satire.

Here are a couple of benefits and drawbacks according to ConnectUS.

References:

11 Advantages and Disadvantages of First-Person Narration. ConnectUS. (2017, January 14). https://connectusfund.org/11-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-first-person-narration.

Hineline, P. N. (2018, May 14). Narrative: Why It's Important, and How It Works. Perspectives on Behavior Science. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40614-018-0137-x.

Boundless. (n.d.). Boundless Writing. Lumen. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-writing/chapter/types-of-rhetorical-modes/.

Bright Education. (2015, April 17). Why is narrative writing important? https://brighted.funeducation.com/News/Common-Core-State-Standards-News/why-is-narrative-writing-important.

 A.REYNOLDS 

Process explains how something happened, how it works or how it was made.

Example topic: How to find ideas for writing a paper.

Benefits: You can provide the process in how you research and who you would ask.

Drawbacks: If you are not an expert you could give misinformation. You must learn first before teaching others.