The Language of CompositionArrangement

Pages 13-14

More than one way Important for the development of the essay Depends on author’s purpose and intended

effect Beginning, middle, end

Arrangement

Classical Model

May be more than one paragraph Draws the readers in by challenging them,

by piquing their interest, getting their attention

Exodium (beginning of a web) = Introduction

Factual info. Background info. Level of detail is determined by what

audience already knows Appeal is logos, which helps to establish the

author’s ethos

Narratio = Narration

Specific details Development of proof Strongest appeal is logos

Confirmatio = Confirmation

Counterargument given Serves as a bridge between the proof and

the conclusion

Refutatio = refutation

Can be more than one paragraph Brings essay to a close Usually appeals to pathos Also reminds reader of author’s ethos Answers the question, so what? Last words = most likely words to be

remembered

Peroratio = conclusion

Pages 14-15 Note how each section exemplifies the

notes you just wrote!

Read “Not by Math Alone”

Narration Description Process Analysis Exemplification Comparison and Contrast Classification and Division Definition Cause and Effect

Patterns of Developmen

Chronological Concrete detail Point of view Often dialogue Crafts a story that supports the thesis

Narration

Five senses Vivid picture Often establishes a mood Establishes empathy for:

◦ author◦author’s subject, or ◦author’s argument

Description

Explains: ◦ How something works◦ How to do something, or◦ How something was done

Clarity and Logic Required Transitions that mark sequence of steps,

stage, or phases of process

Process Analysis

Exemplification