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What is the purpose of persuasive discourse?
What is the purpose of persuasive discourse?
- To entertain the audience.
- To influence the audience's thoughts or actions. (correct)
- To inform the audience.
- To educate the audience.
Which of the following is NOT a canon of rhetoric?
Which of the following is NOT a canon of rhetoric?
- Invention
- Disposition
- Memory (correct)
- Style
What is the difference between non-artistic and artistic arguments?
What is the difference between non-artistic and artistic arguments?
- There is no difference between non-artistic and artistic arguments.
- Non-artistic arguments are based on external sources, while artistic arguments rely on internal rhetoric. (correct)
- Artistic arguments are more objective, while non-artistic arguments are more subjective.
- Non-artistic arguments are more persuasive than artistic arguments.
Which appeal is used when a speaker tries to convince an audience by using logic and reason?
Which appeal is used when a speaker tries to convince an audience by using logic and reason?
What is the term that describes the concept of feeling both distinct and connected to another person, as facilitated by rhetoric?
What is the term that describes the concept of feeling both distinct and connected to another person, as facilitated by rhetoric?
Flashcards
Persuasive Discourse
Persuasive Discourse
The ability to influence the audience's thoughts or actions.
Aristotle's Definition of Rhetoric
Aristotle's Definition of Rhetoric
The art of discovering arguments to persuade an audience.
Invention (Canon of Rhetoric)
Invention (Canon of Rhetoric)
The process of selecting relevant ideas and arguments for a speech.
Non-Artistic Arguments
Non-Artistic Arguments
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Artistic Arguments
Artistic Arguments
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Study Notes
Persuasion and Identification in Rhetoric
- Rhetorical discourse is communication designed for a specific audience and purpose.
- Persuasive discourse aims to affect audience thought or action.
- Aristotle defined rhetoric as finding ways to persuade an audience in any situation.
- Five canons of rhetoric: invention, disposition, style, memory, delivery.
Invention
- Involves choosing appropriate ideas and arguments for a speech.
- Challenges lie in identifying the strongest arguments.
- Necessity is in finding support for the speaker's viewpoint.
Types of Arguments
- Non-artistic arguments use external sources like statistics, laws, or documents.
- Artistic arguments are created by the speaker and include:
- Logos: Logical appeals to reason.
- Ethos: Appeals to the speaker's trustworthiness and morality.
- Pathos: Appeals to audience emotions.
Identification
- Rhetoric fosters identification between speaker and audience, promoting connection while maintaining individual distinctiveness.
- Consubstantiality describes this simultaneous sense of connection and difference.
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