So... something I've noticed in all our quizzes, as I'm sure some of you have as well.... is that we are quizzed on the little snippets that proceed a new topic of chapters. So I thought I would include some information on the "Public Rhetoric" that comes before chapter 21. Because something from it will likely show up on the quiz.
This section served as an introduction to Aristotle and the study of rhetoric. "Aristotle defined rhetoric as 'an ability, in each particular case, to see the available means of persuasion.' " but Griffin uses the term public rhetoric to refer to a speaking context in which the speaker has an opportunity to monitor and self adjust to the response of his immediate audience (p. 276). I'm trying to discern the difference, but Griffin's is much more detailed in terms of what one should expect with public rhetoric. There are five parts (divisions) that the Greeks and Romans used when studying rhetoric (also known as the five canons of rhetoric):
1. Invention - ways to find convincing arguments
2. Arrangement - organization to have desired impact
3. Style - using appropriate language and diction
4. Delivery - combination of voice and gestures
5. Memory - mastery and rehearsal of content
These seem to be general rules that sound all too familiar. These are things I remember from my public speaking class, in order to have a successful or efficient speech. It's a combination of all these things that make a great speech... which, depending on the type of speech you are trying to deliver.
In this case, what I've come up with--
Basically, persuasive speech = rhetoric
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Thank you so much for that. I, personally, am not so intrigued with the ancient roman times. Although they are an important time in our history and I have read about them and discussed them in several classes, I still find it pretty hard to stay focused when reading about the different philosophies included in those times. So, thank you for clarifying it and relating it to something I think most of us have taken a class on, public speaking, or given this type of speech, persuasive speech. Anywho, I'm rambling now because it's too early for my brain to properly function. haha. Thanks again. I really did appreciate your blog. I hope it helps on this week’s quiz. :) Good luck!
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