Precis
Main focuse of chapter 25
importance of creating a sense of agreement in rhetoric
the term "agreeing" refers to...
finding common ground and creating agreement with an audience
How did John Locke contribute to the field of rhetoric in higher education?
occupied a rhetoric chair at Oxford and had a large presence in higher education
How does the author use anecdotes to set the tone for the discussion?
author starts off with a personal anecdote about having dinner with a group of friends discussing how overweight Americans are. This sets the tone for a much deeper discussion on argument, culture, and rhetoric.
How to make your argument more persuasive
finding common ground with your audience
the word "consensus" is used to
describe a situation where a group reaches a general agreement
What role did rhetoric play in classical education?
Rhetoric formed the core of education and was essential for educating the whole citizenry
How does humor enhance the author's message in the story?
makes the story more relatable and lighthearted while still communicating important concepts of rhetoric and communication.
Rhetoric devices mentioned in the chapter used to
highlight shared ideas which are chiasmus and antithesis
How "commonplaces" are described
are ideas or principles that people generally agree on
How was Cato used in the theater to influence public opinion?
Theatergoers performed Cato, a smash hit, where Cato in the play was used to put down a mutiny
What is the significance of juxtaposition in the chapter?
juxtaposition shows how argument is displayed differently around the world.
Technique described for addressing potential objections
hypophora as a technique for addressing potential objections
How "amplification" is described
used to emphasize and expand on key points to make them more persuasive
What did John Locke believe about the role of values in deliberative argument?
John Locke believed that values cannot be the sole subject of deliberative argument.
How are historical allusions used to connect past and present rhetorical practices?
The use of classical history connects past rhetorical practices with modern political speech and emphasizes the importance of rhetoric in shaping political systems.
importance of fidning common ground with audience
fosters a sense of unity and agreement
How "ethos" is described
used to establish the speaker's credibility and character
How can the tricks of rhetoric help in winning arguments?
The tricks of rhetoric can be used to win arguments by employing persuasive techniques and strategies.
In what way does the author use satire to critique the modern political landscape?
uses satire to critique the modern political and media landscape, particularly the tribalism that now defines American politics