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Modern Interpretation

Modern Interpretation. Classical Rhetoric. How to Cite research. America is defined by materialism and wealth with 85% of the population having expectations to make salaries of $65,000 or more (Walters). OR

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Modern Interpretation

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  1. Modern Interpretation Classical Rhetoric

  2. How to Cite research • America is defined by materialism and wealth with 85% of the population having expectations to make salaries of $65,000 or more (Walters). OR • America is defined by materialism and wealth with “85% of college students expecting to make between $65,000 and $70,000 per year” (Walters).

  3. basics • 12 points font • Times New Roman or Calibri • Double-spaced without extra spaces between paragraphs or header • Header: • Name • Mrs. Clouse • Advanced Composition • 5 Dec. 2011

  4. Modern Introduction • Introduction • Gains readers’ interest and willingness to listen. • Establishes your qualifications to write about your topic. • Establishes some common ground with your audience. • Demonstrates that you’re fair and evenhanded. • States your thesis.

  5. Modern Presentation of argument • Background • Presents any necessary information, including personal narrative, that’s important to your argument. • Lines of argument • Presents good reasons, including logical and emotional appeals, in support of your claims.

  6. Counter Argument • Counter Argument • Examines alternative points of view and opposing arguments. • Notes the advantages and disadvantages of these views. • Explains why your view is better than others.

  7. Modern Conclusion • Conclusion • Elaborates on the implications of your claim. • Makes clear what you want the audience to think or do. • Reinforces your credibility and perhaps offers an emotional appeal.

  8. Sentence patterns • SS Mrs. Clouse absolutely loves sushi. • SS with a Compound Subject Mrs. Clouse and her husband like to run barefoot outside. • SS with a Compound Verb Mrs. Clouse swims and kayaks over the waterfall. • CS with a Comma and Conjunction Mrs. Clouse absolutely loves sushi, for it is healthy and filling. • CS with a Semi-colon Mrs. Clouse absolutely loves sushi; her favorite restaurant is Sushi Thai. • CS with a Colon Mrs. Clouse absolutely loves sushi: the spicy crab roll is the very best. • CS with a Conjunctive Adverb Mrs. Clouse absolutely loves sushi; furthermore, the spicy crab roll is the very best. • CS with an introduction Eating happily, Mrs. Clouse ate sushi all night.

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