Write a rhetorical précis of Jordans essay: A rhetorical précis (pronounced pray-SEE), a four sentence rhetorical summary, provides a structured model for describing the rhetorical strategies of a text, as well as capturing the gist of the content. It differs from summary in that it is less neutral, more analytical, and comments directly on the method of the original text. Highly structured, it is designed for presentation of insights about a text from the perspective of a rhetorical reader. A rhetorical précis is a useful way to sum up your understanding of how a text works rhetorically, which will help you develop ideas for Major Writing Assignment 1.
