Classification and Division- An expanded view

     Introduction to Classification and Division

Classification

     Classification and division should be renamed Classification!- The Big Picture, and Division!-The Details. When used in rhetoric the term Classification and division is an organizational tool for composing articles, essays and research papers. While this method is can be seen in most rhetorical works it is easily identified in research papers when compare and contrast is being utilized.Often times, one can easily distinguish the classifications in a paper by the bold, center justified headings. This is an organizational tool to present the big picture ideas of the next section that the author wishes to discuss.
Division 
     Divisions are sub-components of classifications. Where Classification gives the audience the topic of the next segment of the paper, Division lets the reader know when each point is being discussed. This is a rhetorical tool used to clarify and separate different points pertaining to the topic being discussed. Divisions in this case are bold, left justified.

Conclusion

    

     Classification and division is a tool to organize rhetoric. Authors typically do this with, or without, the obvious clues. This tool gives names to the process that most stories follow any way, introduction, body with supporting examples, conclusion. Classification and division getting the details about the big picture.