Rhetoric and Persuasion Flashcard

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What is the purpose of studying rhetoric in class?

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To understand the art of persuasion.

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Ethos tries to appeal to someone's ________.

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Ethics and Credibility.

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What does SOAPStone stand for?

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Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Strategies, Tone.

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Pathos tries to appeal to someone's _______.

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Emotions and Feelings.

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Which kind of Rhetoric would attempt to get someone really mad at a topic?

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Pathos.

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What is Rhetoric?

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

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What is Logos?

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An appeal to logic and reason.

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What is the role of the Audience in Rhetoric?

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The audience is the group of people the speaker or writer is addressing.

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What is the significance of Tone in Rhetoric?

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Tone conveys the speaker's attitude toward the subject and influences how the audience perceives the message.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.