Rhetorical Triangle Flashcards

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a framework for constructing persuasive arguments that uses three rhetorical appeals

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Rhetorical Triangle

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What are the Tree Rhetorical Appeals found in the Rhetorical Triangle

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Ethos
Pathos
Logos

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The communicator’s use of credibility to obtain the audience’s trust

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Ethos

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What are the (4) forms of Ethos>

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Credible Sources
Respect for audience
Common ground with audience
Expertise

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The communicator’s use of emotions to influence the audience

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Pathos

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What are the (5) forms of Pathos?

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Anecdotes
Images or other forms of media
Direct Quotations
Humor
Emotive Words

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The communicator’s use of logic, reason, or rational thinking in influencing the audience

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Logos

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What are the (4) forms of logos

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Facts
Examples
Authority
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning

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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

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Rhetorical Situation

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What is Rhetorical Situation made out of? (5)

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Purpose
Audience
Topic
Writer
Context

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