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How does George Kennedy define rhetoric?
Which characteristic of rhetorical discourse emphasizes its interaction with an audience?
What is one of the social functions of the art of rhetoric?
According to Quintillian, how is rhetoric ethically characterized?
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How does classical rhetoric differ from modern rhetoric?
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How do logical proofs and psychological proofs primarily differ in their approach to the speaker-audience relationship?
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According to Lasswell's model, which component focuses on the effect of communication?
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In Bitzer's rhetorical situation, what is meant by 'rhetorical exigence'?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of Lloyd Bitzer's rhetorical situation?
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Which statement accurately reflects a similarity between classical and modern rhetoric?
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What do the weeds represent in the parable told by Jesus?
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In Matthew 9:10-13, why did the Pharisees question Jesus' choice of companions?
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Which argument from St. Thomas Aquinas aims to prove God's existence through observing motion?
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What does Jesus mean by 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice' in His conversation with the Pharisees?
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What is a significant aspect of the parable of the weeds regarding the timing of removing the weeds?
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What role do the faculties of common sense and imagination serve according to St. Thomas Aquinas?
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How does the concept of passionate hatred relate to the notion of love according to Aquinas?
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What is the purpose of exegesis in relation to contemporary Filipino society?
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What conclusion can be drawn from the statement 'tis certain he was not ambitious'?
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Which of the following best describes the unstated premise in the argument?
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Which element of rhetoric includes the distribution of arguments in a proper order?
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What does Cicero's concept of 'Exordium' focus on within his theory?
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In the context of the drug war statistics, which rhetorical element is likely being compared?
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What best characterizes the style of rhetoric intended to instruct the audience?
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Which part of Cicero's theory involves the evidence and proof supporting arguments?
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What can be concluded about philosopher-rhetoricians based on their role in politics?
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What does true rhetoric culminate in, according to the text?
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Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'Signa Propria'?
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According to St. Augustine's teachings, which is considered primary in rhetoric?
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What is the purpose of using conventional signs in communication, as discussed in the content?
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What was viewed as secondary to teaching and persuading the audience of divine truths?
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In the context of signs, what distinguishes 'Signa Translata' from 'Signa Propria'?
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What is the term used by St. Augustine to describe the means of expression in rhetoric?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the roles of rhetoric as per St. Augustine's doctrine?
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Study Notes
Defining Rhetoric
- Plato viewed rhetoric as a tool to persuade the soul through discourse.
- George Kennedy defined rhetoric as the transmission of emotional energy through signs, including language, to influence others.
- Quintillian believed rhetoric is the art of good citizens speaking well.
Characteristics of Rhetorical Discourse
- Planned communication.
- Adapted to a specific audience.
- Reveals human motivations.
- Responsive to a situation, fostering dialogue and engaging in conversation.
- Persuasion-seeking, employing appeals, strategic arrangement, and aesthetic elements.
Social Functions of The Art of Rhetoric
- Tests Ideas: Examines perspectives through discourse.
- Discovers Facts: Uncovers hidden realities through communication.
- Assists Advocacy: Supports causes and arguments through persuasive language.
- Shapes Knowledge: Constructs understanding and meaning through shared language.
- Distributes Power: Influences and shapes power dynamics through rhetoric.
- Builds Community: Facilitates connection and solidarity through shared rhetoric.
Classical Rhetoric vs Modern Rhetoric
- Classical: Focused on logic, persuasion, and individual rationality within a world of stable values.
- Modern: Emphasizes communication, psychological proofs, and community within a complex and changing world.
Key Similarities
- Both recognize humans as language-using creatures who integrate reason and emotion in communication.
- Both provide methods for rhetor and audience co-creation of knowledge through shared understandings.
- Both blend theory and practice in the communicative arts.
Research in Rhetoric
- Lasswell's Model of Communication: Focuses on five key elements: Who, Says What, In Which Channel, To Whom, and With What Effect.
- Lloyd Bitzer's Rhetorical Situation: Defines the rhetorical situation by three elements: Rhetorical Exigence, Rhetorical Audience, and Rhetorical Constraints.
Aristotle's Topics
- Definition: Explaining the meaning of a term.
- Division: Breaking down a topic into its parts.
- Circumstance: Considering the context surrounding an issue.
- Comparison: Comparing and contrasting related concepts.
- Consequence: Examining the potential outcomes of an action.
- Testimony: Citing sources and expert opinions.
Rhetoric in Ancient Rome
- As a System of Education: Integrated Greek-based rhetoric to achieve political success.
- Rhetoricians as Political Activists: Used rhetoric to advocate for political causes and engage in philosophical debate.
Cicero's De Inventione
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Inventio: Discovering valid arguments.
- The Stasis System: Identifying four types of issues: fact, definition, quality, and procedure.
- The Topical Systems: Classifying arguments based on attributes of a person or an action.
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Dispositio: Organizing arguments in a logical sequence.
- Exordium: Introduction.
- Narratio: Statement of facts.
- Partitio: Division of the argument.
- Confirmatio: Supporting evidence.
- Refutatio: Addressing counterarguments.
- Peroratio: Conclusion.
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Elocutio: Selecting appropriate language for the argument.
- Grand Style (Supra): Elevated language to move the audience.
- Middle Style (Mediocre): Moderate language to please the audience.
- Plain Style (Humile): Simple language to teach the audience.
- Pronuntiatio: Delivering the speech with appropriate voice and body language.
- Memoriae: Memorizing and retaining the argument and speech.
Cicero's De Inventione: The Roman Theory of Exordium
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Principium (Direct): Introductions that directly engage the audience.
- Honestum (Honorable): Appealing to the audience's sense of right and wrong.
- Obscurum (Mysterious): Introducing a puzzling or controversial issue.
- Anceps (Ambiguous): Presenting a situation with two possible interpretations.
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Insinuatio (Indirect): Introductions that subtly draw the audience in.
- Admirabile (Wonderful): Presenting something surprising or remarkable.
- E. - Antithesis: Using contrasting ideas to create impact.
St. Augustine's De Doctrina Christiana
- Book 1: Explores signs as representations of reality.
- Book 2: Examines the nature of words as conventional signs.
- Book 3: Discusses the challenges of ambiguity in language.
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Book 4: Applies eloquence to Christian rhetoric.
- Modus Inveniendi: Methods for discovering arguments.
- Modus Proferendi: Methods for expressing arguments.
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Two Primary Goals: To understand the truth (
res
) and express it effectively (verba
). - Primacy of Truth: Truth holds precedence over rhetoric.
The Duties of the Church and the Appropriate Style for Each
- Instruction precedes persuasion.
- Teaching and persuading are prioritized over pleasing the audience.
- True rhetoric ultimately leads to silence and direct connection with reality.
Natural Signs versus Conventional Signs
- Signs are discovered and used but cannot be invented.
St. Augustine's De Doctrina Christiana: The Two Classifications of Exegesis
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Signa Propria: Signs that have intrinsic meaning.
- Genealogy of Jesus.
- Emmanuel (God with us).
- Golgotha (Place of skulls).
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Signa
Translata: Signs that derive their meaning from analogy or interpretation.
- Trinitarian Exemplarism: Holy Trinity, Crucifixion, Good Samaritan.
- Meaning of Numbers: 40 days/nights fasting, forgive 70 times 7.
- Figurative Language: parables (mustard seed, the lost coin).
Bishop Socrates Villegas on the Parable of the Weeds
- The Parable of the Weeds: A story about the coexistence of good and evil, and the need for patience and discernment.
Exegesis and Contemporary PH Society
- Relevance to Filipino Youth: The parable addresses the challenges of discerning good from evil in a complex and often confusing world, relevant to youth struggling with moral choices.
- Issues Confronting Filipino Youth: Moral challenges, societal inequalities, and difficult decisions.
- Exegesis for Contemporary Filipino Youth: Emphasizing the need for discernment and critical thinking.
St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica
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Five Ways to Prove the Existence of God: Aquinas' five arguments for the existence of God:
- Argument from Motion.
- Argument from Causation.
- Argument from Contingency.
- Argument from Perfection.
- Argument from Design.
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Can a Believer Be a Philosopher: Aquinas explored the compatibility of faith and reason.
- Order of Determination: The order in which knowledge is acquired.
- Order of Demonstration: The order in which knowledge is presented logically.
- The Two Sources of Knowledge: The senses and the intellect.
- The Two Faculties: The faculty of common sense and the faculty of imagination.
- Two Additional Powers: The estimative power (judgments) and memorative power (memory).
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Four Entailments of Passionate Hatred: Aquinas' analysis of hatred as an emotion.
- Hatred is natural and not inherently evil.
- Hatred is distinct from anger.
- Love precedes and causes hatred.
- Hatred cannot be stronger than its cause (love).
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Explore the intricate art of rhetoric through definitions by notable scholars like Plato, George Kennedy, and Quintillian. This quiz delves into the characteristics of rhetorical discourse and its vital social functions in communication, persuasion, and advocacy. Test your understanding of how rhetoric shapes knowledge and influences society.