Final Flashcards
What is chapter 2 about
Three modes of persuasion and the definition of rhetoric
What is chapter 1 about
Four uses of rhetoric
What is chapter 3 about
Three divisions of oratory
What is chapter four about
Five subjects of political oratory
What is chapter 5 about
Happiness
What is chapter 6 about
Goodness
What is chapter 7 about
Relative goodness
What is chapter 8 about
Four forms of government
What is chapter 9 about
Greatest virtues and vice
What does Ecclesiastes 12 nine through 14 say
One delights 2 goads to action three fixes the truth
What’s his first Corinthians 117 to 17 to 2.5 say
Paul was not like a sophist he came without an eloquent tongue to tell the people the truth not to convince through the modes of persuasion
divisions in church– preach gospel, not eloquently. Don’t empty the cross of Christ of power. Don’t preach with lofty speech/Wisdom
What are the six parts of discourse
Introduction statement division proof reputation and conclusion
What are ways to heighten the effect of praise
One they’re the only one who does it 2 they do it better than anyone three WHEN he did it 4 consistent character they do it all the time five compared to famous men six examples
What are the nine forms a virtue
Temperance wisdom Liberality magnanimity just courageous prudent magnificence and gentleness
What is the three artistic modes of persuasion
Ethos pathos and logos
Disputed goods
Contrary is bad, contrary of which is advantage to enemies, that which is praised, that which is praised by enemies, that which most people seek after. That is good which the contrary is bad the contrary of which is advantageous to enemies. What is in excess is good and that which is greater than it should be is bad what you would you spend money on. things made to be an end. what is praised
What is a Noble thing to do?
Things desirable even when they yield no fruits, things that deserve to be remembered, things that continue after death, deeds and signs of courage, virtue, things productive of virtue. That which the reward is simply honor, not money. Victory, not surrender. Actions done for the sake of others. Actions good in their own nature. Actions that are not good simply for the individual.
What is the introduction
In the introduction you wish to make your audience attentive receptive and well disposed think in terms of moving your audience to the frame of mind to make them most receptive of your case there are two types of introductions direct and subtle in your introduction you’re to state your thesis clearly even in a subtle introduction
What is a statement of facts
Your discourse must clearly explain the topic you wish discuss if you wish to prove the case the facts of the case must be known
What are the divisions
Division comprises two parts a rhetor presenting an argument must to find his terms second he must enumerate the points he wishes to discuss.