Rhetorical Devices & Hyperbole
What are rhetorical devices?
Rhetorical devices are specific techniques used in speaking and writing that aim to:
Affect the audience/reader
Convey meaning
Offer a different perspective
What are the three types of persuasive discourse?
Deliberative
Forensic
Epideictic
What is a canon?
A general rule or criteria used to judge something.
Collection of ideas/books accepted as genuine or good.
What are the three types of persuasive appeals?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
What are the four aims of rhetoric?
To persuade
To inform
To express
To entertain
What are some examples of rhetorical devices?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Rhetorical questions
Tricolon
What is deliberative discourse?
Any discourse where a person seeks to persuade someone to do or believe something.
Concerned with the future
What are the five canons of rhetoric?
Inventio
Dispositio
Elecutio
Memoria
Pronuntiatio
What is an ethos appeal?
Convincing the audience you are trustworthy. Also has to do with ethics.
What are the six characteristics of public speaking?
Good eye contact
Effective hand gestures
Good body movements
Structured posture
Strong facial expression
Effective vocal delivery
What is a hyperbole?
A purposefully exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.
What is forensic discourse?
Any kind of discourse where a person seeks to defend or condemn someone's actions (including their own).
Why is it important to organize your arguments thoughtfully?
Because the process of arranging your arguments thoughtfully will make sure you have 100% impact. You don't want your argument all over the place, you need a good flow.
What is a pathos appeal? And how can you trigger the response?
Stirring the audiences emotions. You gain an emotional connection by telling a story, anecdote, analogy, simile, or metaphor.
What are the best types of arguments to use to persuade somebody to do what you want them to do, and/or to accept your point of view?
Show them that what we want them to do or believe is:
1. Worthy and Good (Ethics argument)
2. Advantageous and Useful
What are some potential drawbacks of using hyperbole in writing/speeches?
Overuse can limit effectiveness.
Inappropriate use could limit effectiveness.
If the audience doesn't know you are using a hyperbole and take it literally, it can be problematic.
What is epideictic discourse?
What is the search and discovery of an argument?
Inventio. Where we invent and come up with an argument; begin our thought process to develop an effective argument.
What is the logos? What are two ways to develop a strong logos?
A logos appeal is providing logical arguments and solid supporting evidence. You can develop a strong logos by making it clear and understandable and by making it real.
What is a worthy and good argument?
An argument that shows that it's worthy and good on it's own, or because it does some good for the soul, for others, for society.
What is huper, ballein, and huperbole?
The greek words for above (huper) , to throw (ballein), and excessive (huperbole).
Who suggested that there are three kinds of persuasive discourse?
Aristotle and the Greeks.
Why is it important to memorize not just your speech, but also quotes, references, facts etc.?
When you store facts and new ideas they can come in handy later on when someone might bring up a particular subject, then you will need to know some basic facts in order to be involved.
What is deductive reasoning?
What is an advantageous or useful argument?