Relationship between Literature and Imagination
What does Frye believe is important in literature besides what is actually said?
The way things are said is important, not just the content.
What is rhetoric?
Rhetoric is a device often used to captivate an audience
In the Apple “Think Different” campaign example, what did they use in their ad to convey their message in an inspirational way for the viewers?
Individuals who have helped shaped society (Albert Einstein, Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Amelia Earheart)
What is the purpose of social mythology
To persuade us to accept our society's standards and values
Free speech is a fundamental to our society. True or false?
True
How does reading literature help our imagination grow?
It exposes us to different ideas and helps us understand various perspectives.
How is rhetoric used in society?
to persuade people into agreeing with their opinions
What is a specific example from the presentation, of a historical event that refers to the dangers of having an uneducated imagination when using false propoganda?
The Holocaust
Name an example of euphemism
Answers may vary (sam will judge)
What are the 2 forms of social speech?
Speech of a mob and speech of a free society
According to Frye, what skill do we develop through practice in using language?
Eloquence, or the ability to communicate effectively.
What is rhetoric compared to and what's the example used?
Persuasion, Trump Vs. Kamala debating on gun violence
What does an educated imagination allow people to do?
Form their own opinions and beliefs, apart from what they are told
How is jargon different than gobbledygook?
Gobbledygook is specifically used to make writing sound impersonal and reassuring
Whats an example of speech of a mob?
Protest
What does Frye mean by the "language of the imagination"?
It helps us understand and interact with the world around us.
How is rhetoric connected to the imagination?
it shows how people with a brighter imagination don't typically fall for persuasion
How do we achieve an educated imagination?
Literature
Why do people always assume that society was better in their childhood vs now
Children are ignorant to the world around them so that it appears to be a better place
“For most of us, free speech is cultivated speech, but cultivating speech is not just a skill” (pg. 93). What's an example of this?
Chess
What does Frye suggest about the relationship between language and social situations?
The way we use language reflects our social interactions and helps us navigate complex situations.
What is imagination?
The ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful.
How does imagination play a role in advertising?
It shapes an understanding of the way we perceive and interpret different things
What would happen if we only spoke in cliches?
The practice of cliches blocks off your imagination and debases our language so that we speak in automatic gabble
Freedom has nothing to do with lack of training; it can only be the product of training” (pg. 93)
↳ this quote means that we need ___ to do things freely
Education