Bawarshi's Argumentative Analysis
Bawarshi and Miller both argue that genre is a dynamic means of classifying and establishing socially appropriate rhetorical and discursive conduct. Genre is both followed and emulated–shaped and necessitated by social exigence.
Miller argues that genre can serve as a reconciliation between “private intentions and social exigence” (Miller 163). Through providing the reader with examples of appropriate action in response to recurrent social dilemmas, personal actions will become congruent with those “[typified in] rhetorical action” (Miller 163). Miller also notes that genre extends beyond literary form, serving as “both an index to cultural patterns and…keys to understanding how to participate in the actions of a community” (Miller 165). In
Miller argues that genre can serve as a reconciliation between “private intentions and social exigence” (Miller 163). Through providing the reader with examples of appropriate action in response to recurrent social dilemmas, personal actions will become congruent with those “[typified in] rhetorical action” (Miller 163). Miller also notes that genre extends beyond literary form, serving as “both an index to cultural patterns and…keys to understanding how to participate in the actions of a community” (Miller 165). In