Rhetorical Devices for Informational Writing

Front

Use something familiar to show similarity.

Back

analogy

Front

Point to be proven:

Back

claim

Front

Fit ideas and info together.

Back

coherence

Front

Argue against the opposing point.

Back

counterclaim

Front

Persuade using trust quality.

Back

ethos

Front

Figure it out using clues.

Back

inference

Front

Boundaries of believability:

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limitations of a source

Front

Persuade using intelligence.

Back

logos

Front

Balance ideas in sentences to show similarities.

Back

parallel structure

Front

Persuade using feelings.

Back

pathos