Kenneth Burke's Dramatism and Narrative Rationality
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What does the term 'Agency' refer to in Burke's Dramatism?

  • The setting where the action occurs
  • The means by which an action occurs (correct)
  • The reason behind the action
  • The person performing the action

    • What does 'narrative fidelity' indicate in the context of stories?

  • The likelihood that a story resonates with listeners' experiences (correct)
  • The internal logic of the characters' actions
  • The effectiveness of the speech used within the story
  • The background setting of the story

    • Which element of Burke's Dramatism refers to the 'person doing the act'?

  • Scene
  • Act
  • Agent (correct)
  • Purpose

    • How does Burke define rhetoric?

    <p>The use of words to form attitudes or induce actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'terministic screen' accomplish?

    <p>It directs attention to specific interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized by narrative coherence?

    <p>The internal consistency of the characters' actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Burke's philosophy, how is identification described?

    <p>As a process of language that brings people together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signifies the concept or meaning in semiotics?

    <p>Signified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the denotation of a sign?

    <p>The direct meaning of the sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is ego involvement related to persuasion?

    <p>Greater ego involvement can lead to less persuasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Theory of Planned Behavior emphasize as crucial for behavioral success?

    <p>The perceived behavioral control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of myths in relation to culture?

    <p>They reinforce dominant cultural values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'boomerang effect' refer to in persuasion?

    <p>The failure to persuade and reinforcement of the original belief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Social Judgement theory, which best describes the latitude of acceptance?

    <p>The range of messages that can be embraced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned Behavior?

    <p>The Theory of Planned Behavior emphasizes perceived behavioral control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the Elaboration Likelihood Model?

    <p>Social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Kenneth Burke's Dramatism

    • Aristotle: invention, rhetoric = persuasion
    • Burke: critique, rhetoric = identification
    • Act: what is being done
    • Agency: means by which an action occurs
    • Agent: person doing the act
    • Scene: setting/background for action
    • Purpose: reason behind action
    • Rhetoric: use of words by human agents to influence attitudes or actions in others
    • Identification: aligning one's ways with another's through language, gestures, etc.
    • Consubstantiality: degree to which people share common ground.
    • Terministic screen: terms through which people perceive the world

    Narrative Rationality

    • Coherence: internal consistency of characters' actions
    • Fidelity: narrative's resonance with audience values
    • Narrative rationality: judging the worth of stories based on how coherent and faithful they are.
    • Stories resonate with listeners' experiences, making them "ring true"

    Cultural

    • Ideology: beliefs a group/society deems normal/natural
    • Ideology shapes perceptions of the world
    • Hegemony: how dominant ideas are maintained and enforced.

    Narrative Paradigm

    • Understanding the world through stories, not facts

    Semiotics

    • Signifier: form of the sign (word, image)
    • Signified: concept/meaning represented
    • Denotation: literal meaning
    • Connotation: associated meaning
    • Myth: enduring stories reinforcing cultural values.

    Social Judgement Theory

    • How people perceive persuasive messages
    • Audience: hostile, neutral, sympathetic
    • "Ego involvement"—how connected an issue is to someone's identity
    • Latitude of acceptance/rejection: range of opinions one finds acceptable/unacceptable.

    Theory of Reasoned Action

    • Behaviors that are voluntary, rational, & controllable.
    • Attitude toward behavior/ subjective norm influence behavioral intent.

    Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM)

    • Peripheral and central routes of persuasion
    • Peripheral route: relies on cues, emotional appeals
    • Central route: considers arguments in detail.

    Cognitive Dissonance Theory

    • Conflicting beliefs and behaviors
    • Selective exposure: seeking confirming info, avoiding dissonant info
    • Post-decision dissonance: justifying choices after making them.
    • Self-affirmation: focusing on positive attributes to reduce dissonance.

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    Explore Kenneth Burke's theories on dramatism and narrative rationality in rhetoric. Delve into concepts like act, agency, agent, scene, and purpose, while understanding how narrative coherence and fidelity resonate with audiences. This quiz will challenge your understanding of rhetoric and ideology in cultural contexts.

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