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Modes of Discourse

Modes of Discourse. Modes of Discourse a.k.a. Organizational Strategies. Back of page: write down your initial, off-the-cuff thoughts associated with the following terms: narration & description process analysis comparison & contrast division & classification definition cause & effect

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Modes of Discourse

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  1. Modes of Discourse

  2. Modes of Discourse a.k.a. Organizational Strategies Back of page: write down your initial, off-the-cuff thoughts associated with the following terms: • narration & description • process analysis • comparison & contrast • division & classification • definition • cause & effect • persuasion & argument

  3. Cathedral by Raymond Carver • Read Cathedral on: • Class wiki • Or: http://www.nbu.bg/webs/amb/american/6/carver/cathedral.htm

  4. Modes of Discourse • Narration and Description: • Tells the reader a story in order to make a point, using description to create a mental picture • What happened? What did it look like? • Process Analysis: • Gives directions and/or provides information • How did you do it? • Comparison and Contrast: • Helps the reader make a decision between two or more things or ideas • How is it similar or different? • Division and Classification: • Categorizes information for analysis • What kind of subdivisions does it contain?

  5. Modes of Discourse, cont’d. • Definition: • Establishes boundaries, shows the nature of things, or explains something • How would you characterize it? • Cause and Effect: • Inform and educate, or provide a basis for argument • Why did it happen? What happened next? • Persuasion and Argument: • Getting an audience to respond positively to the author’s suggestion or ideas • How can you prove it?

  6. Concept Poster Your group will create a concept poster for your assigned mode of discourse. • Write the mode of discourse at the top of the poster • Define the mode of discourse • Give an example from “Cathedral” • Draw a picture that represents your mode of discourse

  7. Individual Assignment: Modes of Discourse and Cathedral A-L M-Z • Create a concept poster for your assigned mode of discourse. • Write the mode of discourse at the top of the poster • Define the mode of discourse • Give an example from “Cathedral” • Draw a picture that represents your mode of discourse • narration & description • processanalysis • comparison & contrast • definition • Narration and description • division & classification • cause & effect • persuasion & argument

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