Patterns of Organization (Rhetorical Analysis)

Argumentative Research Paper

Pattern 1---

1) Opening Reason (Supporting Evidence)

2) Stronger Reason (S.E.)3) Strongest Reason (S.E.)4) Objections to All Reasons

(Your answers to objections)

Pattern 2---

1. Opening Reason (Supporting Evidence) Objections to Opening Reason (and your

answers to objections)2. Stronger Reason (S.E.)

Objections to Stronger Reason (and your answers to objections)

3. Strongest Reason (S.E.) Objections to Strongest Reason (and your

answers to objections)

Tell what the issue is.[INTRODUCTION]

State where you stand on the issue. (Claim)[INTRODUCTION]

Supporting Evidence[BODY]

End with a summary or a call to action.

[CONCLUSION]

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