The Rhetorical Style of Writing in English by Yemeni EFL Writers: الأسلوب البلاغي في الكتابة باللغة الإنجليزية بواسطة الكاتب الأجنبي- الكاتب اليمني أنموذجًا

This research paper is an exploration of the rhetorical style of writing in English by Arab Yemeni writers. It aims to investigate the impact of Arab Yemeni’s first language and culture rhetorical features on the writing of English. The sample included 5 editorial texts of Yemeni culture. The data were thoroughly analysed qualitatively according to Ansary and Babaii’s (2005) framework in dividing the text into four main elements: run on headline, addressing the issue, initiating the argumentation and articulating the issue (conclusion). The results stated that Yemeni writers tend to use the through argumentative style. In other words, initiating the issue of argumentation and then supporting it.