Rhetoric and Argumentation Final exam review :1302

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What is the origin of rhetoric in the West?

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Rhetoric in the West originated in the 4th century BCE with the Greek philosopher Aristotle, who wrote The Art of Rhetoric.

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What is rhetoric?

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Rhetoric is the art of effective communication, used in everyday life for speaking, writing, and other forms of communication.

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What is the difference between argument and persuasion?

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Argument relies on logic and fact to discover the truth, while persuasion relies more on emotion to sway an audience.

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What are the three main parts of an argument according to Aristotle?

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The three main parts are the speaker/writer, the audience/reader, and the argument itself.

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What are the points of the rhetorical triangle?

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The points are Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotion), and Logos (logic/fact).

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What is Ethos in the rhetorical triangle?

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Ethos refers to the credibility of the writer. If readers don't trust the writer, the message will not get through.

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What is Pathos in the rhetorical triangle?

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Pathos refers to the emotion evoked in readers. If they don't feel a connection to the message, it will not get through.

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What is Logos in the rhetorical triangle?

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Logos refers to the ideas themselves. If they are not logical or supported by credible evidence, the message will not get through.

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What are the sides of the rhetorical triangle?

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The sides illustrate the connections between the points using tone, imagery, and diction & syntax.

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What is the role of tone in the rhetorical triangle?

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Tone is the attitude of the writer towards the topic, connecting ethos and logos.