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Reading Quiz

Reading Quiz. What is a rhetorical situation? Give an example of one. What is one of the things you should consider before beginning to write?. Rhetorical Situations. Rhetoric : the art of discourse (or communication) Aristotle’s definition:

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Reading Quiz

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  1. Reading Quiz • What is a rhetorical situation? • Give an example of one. • What is one of the things you should consider before beginning to write?

  2. Rhetorical Situations Rhetoric: the art of discourse (or communication) Aristotle’s definition: "the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion."

  3. Rhetorical Situations Logos: the logic or reason behind what you’re trying to say (often includes facts, statistics, etc.) In terms of your message: • What do you want to say? • How will you support your argument?

  4. Rhetorical Situations Ethos: moral character, values In terms of your message: • Who are you to say it? • What is your perspective as the author of the message?

  5. Rhetorical Situations Pathos: from the Greek for “suffering” or “experience,” represents an emotional appeal to the audience In terms of your message: • Who is your audience? • How can you make them care about what you’re trying to say?

  6. Rhetorical Situations Kairos: the right or opportune moment In terms of your message: • When is the best time to deliver your message to your audience? • What is the best medium to do so?

  7. Rhetorical Situations:Other Considerations • Time and length • Genre, medium, format • Tone and style

  8. Rhetorical Situations:Practice Exercise Your Message: “I’m going to be late” Audience(s): Parents, Friend, Professor Select appropriate: • Logos • Ethos • Pathos • Medium • Tone and Style

  9. Brainstorming Techniques • List every word that comes to mind • Think about the opposite side of the topic • Draw your subject • Try clustering: • Ask questions • Browse other examples • Collaborate with colleagues

  10. Homework • Read: Guide, Ch. 4, pp. 90-107 • Comment on blog • Write your Memoir Proposal • (due emailed to me, with a printed copy brought to class)

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