Part 3 Flashcards
What is the definition of deliberative?
• Deliberate - Focused on persuading the audience; considers future policy
What is the definition of epideictic?
• Epideictic
◦ Ceremonial speeches that
◦ Considers praise and blame
What is the definition of Persuasion ?
Persuasion: An attempt to change attitudes believes, waves or initiate.
What is the definition of rhetorical?
Rhetorical proof includes logos, ethos and pathos
What is the definition of Logos, Ethos, Pathos?
Logical proof (logos) comes from the line of argument in the speech
• Ethical proof (ethos) is the way the speaker’s character is revealed through the message
• Emotional proof (pathos) is the feelings the speech draws for the hearers
What is the definition of Syllogism?
Syllogism- consisting of a major premise a minor premise and a conclusion.
• A three-tiered deductive argument in which premises lead to a conclusion
• If A & B are true, then C must be true
What is the definition of Enthymeme ?
Enthymeme
• Deductive syllogism in which the audience fills in one premise that is already accepted.
• Strongest form of argument according to Aristotle