Rhetoric
What is Rhetoric?
The art of Persuasion.
What are the 3 rhetorical appeals?
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
What is visual rhetoric?
Creating visual arguments through the use of visual language.
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
Whats my first name?
Mireya (ME-Ray-Uh)
What Greek Philosopher is credited with developing the basics of the system of rhetoric?
Aristotle
True or false: everything has a purpose.
yes, everything ever created/composed has a purpose.
Can an image work without words?
Yes!
What font size, style, and spacing should be used in this class?
12 point font, Times New Roman, double spaced
Where did I receive my BA and MA?
CSUDH
True or false: The most logical argument always wins.
False, often it takes more than just logic to win an arguement.
You get a text message that says “help me….please!”
What appeal is used to persuade you to help?
Pathos/emotion
True or false:
Colors can generate emotion.
True, and they can also represent ethos (apple)
What goes on the top left corner of your papers?
Student Name
Professors Name
Course name
Date
What is my son's name?
Mateo
True or false: Truth always wins.
When you are using critical reasoning to persuade someone of your beliefs and opinions, you are using what rhetorical appeal?
Logos
Name three compositional features that can be used in visual rhetoric.
font, size, space, color,
long shot, closeups, filters, music,
juxtaposition of images, blurring, blending real an unrealistic images.
What must you do to every first sentence in a paragraph?
Indent
What other campus do I teach at?
Cerritos
The rhetorical triangle captures the three “appeals,” what does each appeal represent?
hint: composer, audience, content
ethos: composer/writer/speaker
pathos: audience
logos: the argument itself
How can one show ethos?
through knowledge (certificates, degrees, accomplishments)
Caring for others, creating trust, good morals
popularity, credibility
memes, music videos, advertisements, commercials, short films,
Where do you place the page numbers of your paper?
in a header on the top right corner
What is my zodiac sign?
Cancer