Online 7.3 Rhetorical Strategies
Rhetorical Strategy
Definition
Analogy
Comparison of parallel or similar things to make an argument
Analysis of cause and effect
Consideration of “why” and its consequences
Classification
Grouping ideas or topics into categories
Comparison and contrast
Analysis of similarities and differences, which can sometimes use analogy or
metaphor
Definition
Explanation of the meaning of a term or concept
Illustration
Use of examples to support a statement or generalization
Metaphor
Figure of speech that identifies a point of similarity between two seemingly
dissimilar things
Process analysis
Description of steps necessary to accomplish a specific result
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