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Use to tell an anecdote, memory, event or story

Can be organized a chronologically

Characterized by a beginning, middle and end (we hope)

Gives a face, an experience, a humanity to an argument. It is often used to give insight or offer reflection on the significance of a real-life experience.

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Uses examples to provide evidence or to “prove” a thesis statement.

Used for persuasive/argumentative essay

Often creates a picture in words (vivid, specific details) to help the reader visualize something a writer has seen, heard, or done

Can be organized by importance or relevance to the argument

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Uses various techniques to impress upon the reader the meaning of a term, idea, or concept.

Can define terms using denotation, connotation, analogy or  negation 

Can be used to clarify or bring new insight to a complex topic.

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Written to find out reasons and results or ways to resolve a major problem

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Looks at the similarities and differences of two topics or ideas

Use to highlight that one idea or position is the better option. 

Often helps the speaker support the concession and refutation.

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