Christine Photinos is the director of the Rhetoric Specialization in the MA English program at National University, San Diego. She teaches classes in rhetoric, technical writing, composition, composition pedagogy, information literacy, film, and literature.
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Paragraph Transitions
Paragraph transitions refer to the stylistic techniques writers use to bridge the gaps between ideas, ensuring a seamless and logical progression from one point to the next. Effective paragraph transitions signal to readers how two consecutive paragraphs relate to each other. By employing methods ranging from signposting to deductive reasoning, and from causal order to metalanguage, writers can craft a well-organized text. For readers, these transitions act as guides, creating a sense of flow, and enhancing clarity.
Rhetorical Analysis of Film – Elements of Film
Rhetorical choices in film are made on the narrative level (of story/plot), the visual level, and the audio level. Camera range, camera angles, point of view, lighting, editing, sound–these are rhetorical devices (aka elements of film) that directors use to signify meaning, tone, and emotions.
Synthesizing Your Research Findings
Understanding URLs
Understanding URLs (Exercise Answers)
