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The Rhetoric of Film

The Rhetoric of Film. Analyzing Arguments in Documentaries. Film as text. Both documentaries and written texts are arguments and may be analyzed using similar skills. In both we look for: A. Rhetorical Strategies B. Style. Elements of Written Rhetoric.

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The Rhetoric of Film

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  1. The Rhetoric of Film Analyzing Arguments in Documentaries

  2. Film as text Both documentaries and written texts are arguments and may be analyzed using similar skills. In both we look for: A. Rhetorical Strategies B. Style

  3. Elements of Written Rhetoric When analyzing the effectiveness of a written text we often concentrate on the following: • Ethos, Pathos, Logos • Fallacies • Rhetorical Strategies

  4. Style of Written Text When discussing style we look at these elements: • Sentence Structure • Word Choice • Rhetorical Patterns and Devices

  5. Rhetoric and Style in Films Film-makers utilize similar strategies. • Films contain examples of Ethos, Pathos, Logos • Filmmakers use fallacies • Filmmakers use “tracks” to convey meaning

  6. The Language of Film • Visual Track: The images used in the film. Can be: A. The primary footage shot by the filmmaker B. Cutaways that support the argument C. Found Footage

  7. The Language of Film • Audio Track: What we hear in the film • Narration • Music • Sound Effects • Background Noise

  8. The Language of Film • Text Track: Written information in a film • Subtitles • Identification • Charts • Graphs • Statistics

  9. Analyzing the Film Elements to look for: Archival Footage Juxtaposition Purpose Anecdotes/Expert Testimony Humor Data How do Filmmakers use these elements to create Ethos, Pathos, and Logos? What editing decisions were made?

  10. As you watch, ask the following questions: What do you see? What do you hear? Which appeals are most persuasive?

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