Mastering the Art of Rhetoric
Delve into the world of rhetoric, exploring its significance in everyday life, ethical considerations, and the dynamic nature of persuasion based on audience analysis. Learn about the foundational elements of rhetoric and engage in practical activities to hone your persuasive skills.
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Understanding the Art of Rhetoric Questions we will consider: When and for what purposes do I use rhetoric in my life? How does rhetoric change when my audience changes? Is the use of rhetoric always ethical? Why is it important that I learn how to use rhetoric?
What is RHETORIC? Definition: The art of speaking or writing persuasively When will you need to be persuasive?
The real OG The original greek we can thank for identifying the basic techniques of rhetoric is Aristotle.
Elements of Rhetoric The Rhetorical Situation Exigence/Speaker Audience Purpose Message Rhetorical Appeals Logos Pathos Ethos Surface Features Diction Syntax Imagery Figurative Language
How do you persuade others? Activity: In small groups, you will create a commercial that attempts to sell us a product. Requirements: 2-4 minutes Script Everyone has to have a role
Audiences Job For each commercial, take brief notes of the persuasive techniques used by each group. What quotes/lines do you feel were meant to persuade you? What actions or expressions do you feel contributed to the persuasiveness of this commercial?
Groups Group 1: Rachel, Maddie, Bella Group 2: Carter, Usman, Andrew Group 3: Hannah, Katie W., Grace Group 4: Bre, Jenna, Anne, Alayna Group 5: Katie R., Kaili, Avery Group 6: Leyna, Erica, McKenzie, Abbey Group 7: Keely, Ellen, Allison
