Rhetorical Analysis Of Writing In College

In the selection "Writing in College", the authors' are explaining wide awakenings and epiphanies that high schoolers can experience when transitioning to college. The rhetoric used in this selection speak to the audience in a direct way explaining the differences that make this transition hard for some students. The authors' diction, intended audience, purpose, appeals to ethos and logos all make the selection and help show what the passage is intended to .
At the beginning, the writers' diction portrays they have knowledge of college and high school writing. Their diction is both colloquial and direct much like an expository essay. The formal language used is similar to a lecture and adds appeals to students looking for a shortened version