Rhetoric notes

by : maria encabo
 Rhetoric What is it?

Rhetoric is the study and art of writing and speaking well, being
persuasive, and knowing how to compose successful writing and
presentations.
 What is
Counter-argument?
- It is a main idea, backed
up by evidence.
- It expresses the point of
view of the statement..
What is argument?
- Reasons that are used to
disagree with a theory or
argument.
- It is followed by an action proving
someone wrong.
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Speaker -
- Someone who uses
writing, speech,
visual element, or
audio elements to
communicate.
Occasion-
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definition for each S, O, A, P and S from your Piece was formed.
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- Immediate occasion: A
situation that starts a
response

Purpose -
- The reason behind why the
Audience - author decided to write
- A person or specific group, to whom the text.
Subject -
the argument is directed to. - Why was the piece
- When writers inform or persuade the
- Depending on the audience, the speaker written?
audience on how they feel on a subject.
will compose and present their writing - WHat does the speaker
in a particular way. want the audience to think
or do based on the
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Diction-
- Someone who uses
writing, speech,
visual element, or
audio elements to
communicate.
Imagery-
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definition for each S, O, A, P and S from your Piece was formed.
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- Immediate occasion: A
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language-
- The reason behind why the
DEtails- author decided to write
- A person or specific group, to whom the text.
the argument is directed to. - Why was the piece Syntax-
- Depending on the audience, the speaker written? -
will compose and present their writing - WHat does the speaker
in a particular way. want the audience to think
or do based on the
reading? 7
 What is tone?
Tone is the attitude of a writer
toward a subject
or a audience.
How do S, O, A, P, and S inform
tone?
You can use point of view from
your own
perspective
 Bias
In favor of one thing or against one thing,
person or group, and in a way considered to be
unfair.
 Ethos
Ethos is when you get information from a reliable person, someone with many years of
experience.
Demonstrates that the speaker is credible and trustworthy
Often emphasizes shared values
Automatic ethos: Sometimes, speakers reputation immediately establishes ethos
Building ethos: sounding reasonable, acknowledging other opinions, or being thoughtful/ well
informed
Important because audience would more likely listen to someone who is qualified and shares an
interest of concern
Example: donald trump
 pathos
Pathos is usually very emotional in order to be able to convince someone
Appeals emotion
Pathos =emotion= pathetic
Propaganda taps into fear
Evoking your emotions; using figurative emotion
Emotions make you more receptive
 logos
Logos is anytime you thinking logically using common sense
Facts and statistics
Expert testimony
Something you can prove with evidence
Concede = Counter argument: opposing views
Refute = argument
What has your group learned
(WRITE ONE THOUGHTFUL RESPON
SE TOGETHER THAT REPRESENTS THE
about Rhetoric Today?
THINKING FROM ALL GROUP MEMB
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