• One's traditional ethos may not fit the situation, and an alternate persona or character may have to be taken on the get one's point across.
• Arrangement can be used as a form of rhetoric to persuade the audience.
• introduction-drawing the reader in (ethos)
• narration- providing background on the subject (logos)
• confirmation- proof of argument (logos)
• refutation- addressing counterarguement (logos)
• conclusion- brings entire argument together (pathos)
• Purpose is another form of organization or arrangement
• Narration: crafting a story that supports your thesis and draws readers in
• Description: painting a picture so the readers can experience the same emotions with you
• Process Analysis: how something works, or how it is done- logos
• Exemplification: clarifies argument and solidifies idea by illustrating a point through examples and facts.
• Comparison and Contrast: reveals greater insight to information being analyzed by juxtaposing two things to highlight their similarities and differences
• Classification and Division: sort material and ideas to form categories
• Definition: establishes common ground before the argument is made