UNIT 2: NARRATING AND ARGUING BY CARRANZA 2015 Flashcards
What is the relationship between argumentativity and narrativity in argumentative-narrative texts?
What is the relationship between argumentativity and narrativity in argumentative-narrative texts?
What is the significance of rhetorical questions in narratives according to Carranza?
Rhetorical questions in narratives serve as a means for ensuring comprehension of the plot and for presenting the narrator’s version and interpretation of past events as well-grounded.
How does Carranza describe the relationship between genre and argumentation in discourse studies?
Recent argumentation studies do not adequately address the central role of genre and social practice as explanatory constructs, nor do they explore the blends of argumentation with the narrative mode.
What is the role of the audience in the context of rhetorical questions within narratives?
The role of the audience in the context of rhetorical questions within narratives is significant, as these questions engage the audience as potential addressees and create a space for relevant answers, which can imply claims that the text-producer wants the audience to accept.
What does Carranza imply about the nature of argumentation in non-interactional genres?
Carranza implies that argumentation in non-interactional genres is far from monological, as proponents can defend their standpoints through narrative techniques, establishing relations of contrast or analogy between different tales.
How does Carranza characterize the use of explanations and justifications in narrative discourse?
Carranza characterizes the use of explanations and justifications in narrative discourse as useful means for presenting story versions as grounded on solid, reasoned bases, which helps establish the credibility of the narrative.
What role do rhetorical questions play in narratives according to the document?
Rhetorical questions in narratives serve to advance the narrative action or introduce an argumentative move. They create relevance conditions that induce the audience to anticipate a certain answer, thus facilitating comprehension and engagement with the plot.
How does Carranza view the relationship between argumentation and narrative?
It suggests that narrative can serve as a means to argue in favor of a position, and that the interplay between narrative and argumentative modes of discourse is significant in understanding how stories can support claims.
What role do ‘why’ questions play in narratives according to the document?
Why’ questions in narratives are used to explain or justify events, ensuring comprehension of the plot. They create a conditional relevance for explanations, allowing the narrator to present their version and interpretation of past events as well-grounded, thus enhancing the narrative’s clarity and coherence.
What does the chapter suggest about the common sense status of narratives?
The common sense status of narratives is a powerful rhetorical resource that contributes to narrative plausibility. It indicates that drawing from culturally specific background assumptions and beliefs is essential for both argumentation and the credibility of narratives within a given social practice.
What does Carranza suggest about the relationship between genre and argumentation in non-interactional contexts? Provide examples to support your answer
Carranza suggests that the relationship between genre and argumentation in non-interactional contexts is complex and multifaceted. It argues that argumentation is not merely monological but can be embedded within narratives, where storytelling itself becomes a means of arguing for a position. For example, a narrative may include *analogies or contrasts** between different tales to support a claim, demonstrating how the narrative genre can facilitate argumentative discourse by providing context and depth to the claims being made.
What is the significance of ‘why-questions’ in narrative discourse?
Why-questions’ in narrative discourse are significant as they stop the narrative action to explain or justify events. They ensure comprehension of the plot by presenting the narrator’s version and interpretation of past events as well-grounded.
Examine the significance of the ‘third party’ in discourse roles as outlined in the paper. How does this concept enhance the understanding of argumentative interactions?
The significance of the ‘third party’ in discourse roles lies in its ability to provide a neutral perspective that can influence the dynamics of argumentative interactions. Carranza outlines distinctions between the actual social actors and their roles as Proponent, Opponent, and Third Party. This concept enhances understanding by illustrating how the presence of a third party can mediate discussions, challenge claims, and introduce additional viewpoints, thereby enriching the argumentative landscape and allowing for a more nuanced exploration of the issues at hand.
Describe how Carranza addresses the interplay between narrative and argumentative modes of discourse. What implications does this have for understanding storytelling in various contexts?
She addresses the interplay between narrative and argumentative modes of discourse by highlighting how narratives can serve as vehicles for argumentation. It suggests that storytelling is not just a means of entertainment but also a powerful tool for persuasion and reasoning. This interplay implies that understanding storytelling in various contexts requires recognizing the underlying argumentative structures that may be present, as narratives often reflect cultural values and beliefs that shape the audience’s perceptions and responses to the arguments being presented.
