the basics of rhetoric
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AN INTRODUCTION
The Basics of Rhetoric
A FEW DEFINITIONS TO KNOW
What is Rhetoric?
Definitions of Rhetoric
Aristotle’s Definition: the art of observing in any given case the
“available means of persuasionOther Definitions:
“The study of effective speaking and writing.” -Silva Rhetoricae
“ The art of speaking or writing effectively” Merriam-Webster
“The art of effective communication” ???
3 THINGS TO CONSIDER
The Major Players of Rhetoric
Aristotle’s Ideas
Author – the creator of the communicationAudience – the receiver of the communicationSubject – the topic of the communication
**NOTE: THAT WAS NOT A RHETORICAL QUESTION
What is Rhetorical Analysis?
The Components…
Rhetoric = effective speaking and writing
Analysis = identifying the parts or features of something and explaining how these features work together
Rhetorical Analysis
Cameron’s definition: Breaking apart the components of a piece of
communication to examine the techniques an author uses to get a point across. Communication mediums – speaking, writing, visual Techniques of…
Language (our major focus) Images Verbal inflections
ASK 3 QUESTIONS
So how do we start?
3 Rhetorical Questions
1. What is the message?2. How is the message being conveyed?
3. Why is the message being conveyed?
Remember…