Week 12-14 Flashcards
What is the thesis statement formula
Topic + claim = Thesis statement
Rhetoric = X
X = Persuasion
Define Rhetoric
The ability in each case to see available means of persuasion
The purpose of rhetoric is to cell false ideas
True or false?
False
it is a tool to help you see when people are using language to deceive
What are the 3 modes of persuasion?
Ethos - credibility , autority , reliability
Pathos - emotion, imagination, sympathy
Logos - Logic, Reason, rationality
What is the fourth mode of persuasion
Kairos - Timeliness
Some articles/ideas may fly better sometimes rather than others. If a recent event causes a product to sell more, articles regarding the product will be read. This is Kairos, and can be a very helpful tool if used at the right time
Kairos = time
What does New rhetoric look at?
Social element,
relationship between speaker, words and the audience
Visuals are always neccesary in your reports
True or false
False
Visuals can aid in writing, one picture is a thousand words, but are not necessary if you don’t need them.
What is rhetorical analysis
asking and focusing HOW the author is writing, rather than WHAT, look at strategies in the text used for persuasion
What is the function of a conclusion
effectively summarize main points, provide a sense of closure and reinforce thesis statement.
Why would you include a visual in your work?
To demonstrate important quantities, eg, a graph that cant be shown in words
What is the CRAAP test
Currency: timeliness of info
Relevance: how the info fits your needs
Authority: the source of the info
Accuracy: reliability and correctness
Purpose: the reason the info exists
What are the 3 main questions for asking when to use an image?
Do they engage at first sign?
Do they condense meaning?
Do they facilitate information retention?
You are doing great
Yipeee!
What are the elements of concise writing?
clarity
focus
Elimination of filler words
Strong verbs - instead of make a decision say: decide
What is evidence in an article
evidence is Logos
Evidence is data, quotations, concrete examples
What are rhetorical strategies or techniques to make writing more effective?
Logos - Logic
Ethos - Credibility
Pathos - Emotion
What is audience and purpose in an article?
Audience: Intended readers, eg. academics, engineers, laymen
Purpose: The why and so what, the reason for the existence of your work
How are audience and purpose linked?
The purpose of writing should align with the needs of your audience
writing for experts: complex ideas, complex tone/diction
Writing for students: simple tone explain basic concepts
Intro, body and conclusion, what is their purpose
Intro: capture attention, present main topic, provide context
Body: Develop central idea, argue, present evidence
Conclusion: summarize main points discussed, reinforce theme, provide closure to reader and connect to broader implications
Define: Tone, Diction, Theme
Tone: writers attitude towards subject matter or audience conveyed through word choice and style
Diction: word selection, syntax, level of formality
Theme: the underlying central idea/ meaning of the writing
