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Rhetoric According to Aristotle

Delve into the captivating world of rhetoric through Aristotle's teachings and its relevance in today’s society. Explore the art of persuasion, dissect the appeals of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos, and discover the impact of rhetorical devices in communication. Unleash your argumentative skills in a debate on the Age of Enlightenment's influence on democracy and the power of logical reasoning. Engage in a thought-provoking journey to understand the essence of effective communication and how it shapes our interactions.

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Rhetoric According to Aristotle

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  1. Rhetoric According to Aristotle

  2. Aristotle’s Awesomeness… Aristotle the Greek philosopher: • was the first to classify areas of human knowledge into distinct disciplines such as mathematics and biology. • considered the Father of logic. • was the first to develop a formalized system for reasoning. • observed that the validity of any argument can be determined by its structure rather than its content.

  3. Let’s Debate! • Age of Enlightenment: Democracy urged many to favor argument as an effective means of decision-making. • This “arguments” took the form of political debate and speeches.

  4. Rhetoric is an Art! • Rhetoric: the art of speaking or writing effectively as a way to persuade or influence people. • Aristotle divided the means of persuasion into three categories--Ethos, Pathos, Logos.

  5. The Appeals! • Ethos (Ethical appeal) convincing by the speaker’s character. We tend to believe people whom we respect. • Pathos (Emotional appeal) means persuading by appealing to the reader's emotions. • Logos(Logical appeal) means persuading by the use of reasoning. Giving reasons is the heart of argumentation.

  6. Rhetorical Devices • Rhetorical devices are devices used to manipulate the language to effectively persuade an audience. • Figurative language such as metaphor and personification are also considered rhetorical devices.

  7. Rhetorical Devices Let’s Watch!

  8. The Appeals used in everyday commercials • Ethos (Ethical appeal) • Pathos (Emotional appeal) • Logos(Logical appeal)

  9. “Rules to Stop Pupil and Teacher From Getting Too Social Online”By JENNIFER PRESTON DEC 2011 New York Times • With a partner, read the article. • Using a highlighter, highlight and label the argumentative appeals used by the author. • For each appeal, write 1-2 sentences explaining if the argument was effective or not. • In 3 paragraphs, write an opposing argument. Use all three appeals which you should highlight as well. Be sure to give an effective rebuttal stating your opinions why students and teachers should be allowed to have conversations via cellphones or online platforms.

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