Vocabulary
what is a thesis?
an idea or statement you are trying to argue for
how many questions of stasis are there?
four
what is stasis theory used for?
what kind of questions do you ask to determine quality?
is it good or bad? just or unjust? helpful or harmful?
Define invention.
the devising of matter, true or plausible that would make the case convincing.
what is the difference between invention and discovery?
invention is artistic, discovery is inartistic. original vs unoriginal
Name an inventor and someone who discovered something. Explain how they are different
thomas Edison created the lightbulb; Christopher columbus discovered land
what are good questions to determine policy?
what can be done? who should do it? should something be done?
Name the five faculties of oratory
Invention, Arrangement, Style, Memory, Delivery
What is the most important thing for a thesis?
It must be disputable- not something everyone already knows.