Dr. Elder Rhetoric

Question 1

Rhetoric as defined by Aristotle is:

Answer 1

finding and using in a given situation the available means of persuasion

Question 2

Sophistry

Answer 2

rhetoric with out regard for the truth

Question 3

telos

Answer 3

that for which the sake of (end or purpose)

Question 4

The telos of rhetoric is _________

Answer 4

persuasion

Question 5

The two categories of rhetoric are:

Answer 5

1. eristic “I win you lose”

2. suasive “join me and we will act together

Question 6

Syllogism

Answer 6

statement in which the first two parts lead to the thrid which is the conclusion

Question 7

The two major tools of Rhetoric are:

Answer 7

1. enthymeme

2. Topoi (s)

Question 8

Enthymeme is

Answer 8

a communication that requires prior knowledge on the part of the audience to decode

Question 9

Topoi meaning place are

Answer 9

places where you find examples, facts that are suited for the argument you are making

Question 10

Phobos means

Answer 10

fear

Question 11

kudos means

Answer 11

praise

Question 12

Kairos is

Answer 12

timing

Question 13

xenos means

Answer 13

strangers

Question 14

hexis means

Answer 14

habit or an internalized automatic response

Question 15

The telos of the study of rhetoric is the _______ of the ________

Answer 15

hexos, kairos

Question 16

iatros means

Answer 16

physicians