Rhetorical Analysis Flashcards
Identify the 6 parts of the classical oration model
Exordium, narraratio, partitio, confirmatio, refutatio, peroratio
Explain exordium
The speaker/writer tries to win the attention or good will of an audience while introducing a subject or problem
Explain narraratio
The speaker/writer presents the facts of the case, explaining what happened when, who is involved, and so on. The narrator puts the argument into context.
Explain partitio
The speaker/writer divides up the subject, explaining what the claim is, what the key issues are, and in what order the subject will be treated
Explain confirmatio
The speaker/writer offers detailed support for the claim, using both logical reasoning and factual evidence
Explain refutatio
The speaker/writer recognizes and refutes opposing claims or evidence.
Explain peroratio
The speaker/writer summarizes the case and moves the audience to action
Why is the classical oration model powerful?
It covers all the bases: readers/listeners want to know what your subject is, how you intend to cover it, and what evidence you have to offer
Identify the parts of the Toulmin model
Claims, qualifiers, reason(s)/evidence, warrants, backing
Explain a claim
The argument you wish to prove
Explain a qualifier
Any limits you place on your claim
Explain evidence
Supports your claim
Explain warrants
Underlying assumptions that support your claim
Explain backing
Evidence for warrant
What are the six things you’ll need to do in college writing?
Define claims, explain the context in which you are offering them, defend your assumptions, offer convincing evidence, deal with those who disagree with you, use deductive and inductive reasoning
