Rhetorical Triangle Flashcards
a framework for constructing persuasive arguments that uses three rhetorical appeals
Rhetorical Triangle
What are the Tree Rhetorical Appeals found in the Rhetorical Triangle
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
The communicator’s use of credibility to obtain the audience’s trust
Ethos
What are the (4) forms of Ethos>
Credible Sources
Respect for audience
Common ground with audience
Expertise
The communicator’s use of emotions to influence the audience
Pathos
What are the (5) forms of Pathos?
Anecdotes
Images or other forms of media
Direct Quotations
Humor
Emotive Words
The communicator’s use of logic, reason, or rational thinking in influencing the audience
Logos
What are the (4) forms of logos
Facts
Examples
Authority
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning
A concept that describes the circumstances and contexts of a piece of writing, and helps writers and readers understand how messages are created and communicated
Rhetorical Situation
What is Rhetorical Situation made out of? (5)
Purpose
Audience
Topic
Writer
Context