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Rhetorical Analysis > Why is it important to analyze the "moves" writers make?

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message 101: by Jia (new)

Jia | 7 comments Rachel wrote: "It's really important to recognize rhetorical moves in order for us to know exactly what the writer is trying to do or get across to the reader. If you can see what they are doing, then you can rec..."

I totally agree! The writer's purpose :D


message 102: by Jia (new)

Jia | 7 comments Claire wrote: "I think it's important to analyze writers' moves so we can understand the author better, and in return understand their writing better. For example if we look at why an author organized a story a c..."

I second this! (: It is better to understand the author so we can comprehend the story better as well.


message 103: by Jia (new)

Jia | 7 comments Lisa wrote: "We analyze texts for their rhetorical moves to find a deeper meaning of the texts. By understanding the writer's ethos we can determine their credibility. We can also use moves, such as transitions..."

"To find a deeper meaning of the texts." I like that!


message 104: by Sherard (new)

Sherard Horne | 2 comments It's important to analyze rhetorical so that we understand the author's writing to another level. We can determine how the writer wants to get their point across to the audience.


message 105: by Gaël (new)

Gaël Uwera | 3 comments One doesn't become a good writer without analyzing other writers' moves and techniques.


message 106: by Vauwn (new)

Vauwn Olson | 9 comments If we didn't analyze the "moves" authors make we would miss certain rhetoric in a context, and important themes or tones in a text. Analyzing "moves" makes the reader understand the context, and test the author's credit.


message 107: by Jessica (new)

Jessica Robinson | 12 comments We analyze texts to understad the meaning better.


message 108: by Jessica (new)

Jessica Robinson | 12 comments Jessica wrote: "We use rhetorical moves to help make our writing better!"

I agree with you!


message 109: by Jessica (new)

Jessica Robinson | 12 comments Meghan wrote: "Vauwn wrote: "It's important to analyze texts so we can get an idea of the author's message and learn ethos, pathos, and logos throughout the text. Rheotorical devices help us learn the author's op..."

I agree with you!


message 110: by Jessica (new)

Jessica Robinson | 12 comments James wrote: "It is important to analyze other authors writing to help improve our own. By understanding their own rhetoric "moves", we can add more to our deck of cards and use them later on. Understanding wha..."

That is a great explanation! I agree with you!


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