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Rhetorical vs. Theatrical Arguments: Engaging in Constructive Debate

This literary quote highlights the importance of truth in hindering the importation of false information. In this week's activities, we explore commonly misspelled words, engage in rhetorical arguments, and critique arguments in small groups.

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Rhetorical vs. Theatrical Arguments: Engaging in Constructive Debate

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  1. Literary Quote of the Day: “More than if some enemy at sea should stop up all our havens and ports and creeks, [licensing] hinders and retards the importation of our richest merchandise, truth.” —John Milton Week 12: Draft 2.1 Revisions 4/12/2012

  2. For Today • Commonly Misspelled Words • Rhetorical vs. Theatrical Arguments • Small Group Work with Arguments • Draft 2.1 Workshop

  3. Commonly Misspelled Words: • http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling

  4. Rhetorical vs. Theatrical Arguments • Things Rhetorical Engagement Should Include: • Apparent thought and preparation on the part of the participants • Well-structured and understandable arguments • Vocal participation from all involved • The equal opportunity of all involved to participate to discussion • Disagreement met with compromise • A constructive and cooperative atmosphere, void of hostility

  5. Rhetorical vs. Theatrical Arguments • Things Rhetorical Debate Should Not Include (Theatrical Arguments abound with these): • The sole intention to entertain • An exchange of personal attacks • The use of shouting to communicate ideas • Interruption between participants • Commonplaces and buzzwords (i.e. "Everyone knows that", "Playing the 'race card'") • A refusal to compromise by any participant • The designation of "winners" and "losers"

  6. Arguments • We will be looking at 1 video as a class and 1 video for a small group activity. • The same questions will be asked of the class following each video.

  7. Arguments – Fox News Anchor Walks Off • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLa6OoM5XHk • What argument is being made? • What is the purpose of the argument? • Win OR Convince OR Reach a decision OR Change yourself? • What appeals are being used? • Is this rhetorical or theatrical?

  8. Small Group Work • Watch this video from the film Thank You for Smoking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTINjHYZ0YQ • In groups of 3, on one sheet of paper (all names at the top), answer the questions we’ve been answering as a class. Be specific. I can replay the video if needed. • What argument(s) is Nick Naylor making in this clip? • What is the purpose of the argument? • Win OR Convince OR Reach a decision OR Change yourself? • What appeals are being used? • Is this rhetorical or theatrical?

  9. Draft 2.1 Workshop • Exchange drafts in groups of 2. • I will pass out the handout that you will be working from. • Do not just answer yes and no. Give a short explanation/some suggestions. • Write on a separate sheet of notebook paper, and on your partner’s draft if necessary. • I will be checking these before you leave to make sure they have been filled out. You will, however, give them to the person you’ve critiqued on the handout before you leave.

  10. FOR NEXT WEEK • Nothing is due in Raider Writer next week. WORK ON REVISING DRAFT 2.1!!! • Reading 13—on syllabus • Peer Critique 2.1a & 2.1b Prep Assignment • This prep assignment requires you to look back at the peer critiques you wrote for a grade earlier in the semester.

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