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Practical Principles for Writing Rhetorically Using Your Words to Powerfully Persuade Edits and alterations by Tina Heller 2013

What is Rhetoric? According to Aristotle’s teaching: Rhetoric is the art of finding the best available means of persuading a specific audience in a specific situation. Definition of rhetoric as "the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion.“ Rhetoric, Chapter 2. Definition of rhetoric as "the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion."

What is Rhetoric? Rhetoric may be used as a method of writing. The facets or tactics of rhetoric may also be used to examine the writing of others. Definition of rhetoric as "the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion.“ Rhetoric, Chapter 2. Definition of rhetoric as "the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion."

What are the Tactics of Rhetoric? Ethos – presenting the trustworthiness and authority of the author or speaker A skilled heart surgeon who writes about heart bypass methods demonstrates ethos. Pathos – speaking to the emotions and deeply-held beliefs of the audience Cut welfare and children suffer! Children starve! Logos – using the logic, reasoning, and evidence of the subject as presented North Dakota provides about 11% of the U.S. oil production.

The Rhetorical Triangle Author/Speaker Readers/Audience Subject

The Rhetorical Triangle and the Tactics (appeals) of Rhetoric Author/Speaker Readers/Audience Ethos Pathos Logos Subject

The Rhetorical Triangle and the Larger Context Personal & Community History Personal & Community History Author/Speaker Readers/Audience Ethos Pathos Purpose Logos Subject Present Discussion and Developments in its Historical Context

Use These Practical Rhetorical Principles The Principle of Point of View The Principle of Pavement The Principle of Precision The Principle of Passion

Practical Rhetorical Principles – Point of View Where we stand and where we look determines how we present the subject Choose a Distance Step back to provide context Step close to provide detail and action

Practical Rhetorical Principles – Point of View 2 Choose a Person 1st Person presents firsthand experience (ethos) 2nd Person provides identification with the audience and their experience (pathos) DANGER—AVOID the use of 2nd Person because it makes ASSUMPTIONS about the READER that may be offensive to him or her. 3rd Person points to the subject (logos)

Practical Rhetorical Principles – Point of View 3 Choose a Position A position presents the subject through the lens of an established set of values Use definitions and illustrations Use consistency and repetition Use comparison and contrast *Remember that your “values” may be different than the values of your reader!

Practical Rhetorical Principles – Pavement (or a thread that connects) Provide a path for your readers to follow The path should guide . . . The reader’s eyes The reader’s thoughts The reader’s emotions Start where your readers are and walk them step by step to your intended goal Use such tools as outlining, transitions, layout, purposeful repetition, and visual logic

Practical Rhetorical Principles – Precision (organize & sort logically) Sort the issues Group them logically Present them one at a time Include the necessary and exclude the clutter (conciseness & clarity) Use simplicity in presentation Use clarity in explanation Use specificity in illustration

Practical Rhetorical Principles – Passion Create interest in these ways: lively writing Use details and description Use graphics and color … when appropriate Use composition and controlled creativity … when appropriate *Keep your PURPOSE & AUDIENCE in mind!

Practical Rhetorical Principles – Passion Compel assent in these ways:ul writing Use dialogue and debate Use words laden and loaded Use logic and reason Use passion and personal illustration (anecdote)…when appropriate Use humor and satire … when appropriate Use humanity and compassion

Review What is Rhetoric? What are the 3 Tactics of Rhetoric? What are the points of the Rhetorical Triangle? What are the 4 Rhetorical Principles?

Rhetoric in Writing & Speaking Webster’s Definition of RHETORIC 1: the art of speaking or writing effectively: as a : the study of principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times b : the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion 2: skill in the effective use of speech 3: verbal communication : discourse

What about Rhetoric in Reading? Why should a reader apply his or her knowledge about rhetoric to informational texts and texts other than just argumentation? How might a reader examine the triangle, tactics (appeals) or principles of rhetoric to a broader range of texts than argumentation?

Questions?