What is a rhetorical Question, anyways?

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What is a rhetorical Question, anyways?

The Rhetorical QUestion A question to which no answer is required BECAUSE The answer is obvious or implied

But, What good are they? They’re used to… Make or emphasize a point Make the audience think Influence agreement from audience

Some Examples: Is the Pope Catholic/is the grass green/is Beyonce a sexy lady? Sure, why not? Are you blind? How could you? If your friend jumped off a bridge, would you jump off a bridge, too? Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution? Could you BE any more annoying? Must I argue the wrongfulness of slavery? How long will we look the other way while children suffer?

Yep… Kape… But what is rhetoric?

Rhetoric is… The intentional use of language to influence or manipulate an audience. Purpose: To persuade an audience to… Buy Act Believe

It can have both NEGATIVE (it is often associated with politicians and large corporations) and POSITIVE (it can be used to inspire change for the better, or win an argument) connotations

Are even more important to consider when your PURPOSE is to persuade The 5 Writing variables Are even more important to consider when your PURPOSE is to persuade

The Rhetorical Triangle

Ethos logos pathos The author/speaker’s credibility Appeals to logic Appeals to emotions/values

logos Appeals to the audience’s logic or intellect Appeals to LOGIC in the following ways: Facts Statistics Results/Data Examples/Case Studies Logical Reasoning Common Sense

pathos Appeals to the audience’s emotions and values Appeals to EMOTIONS in the following ways: Humor Storytelling/Narration Relatable Events/Experiences Heart-Wrenching Examples Mention of Feelings, Wants, Needs, Desires, Fears, and Insecurities

ethos Appeals to the audience’s value of author’s credibility An author can demonstrate CREDIBILITY by: Showing Good Character (trustworthy, likeable, honest, fair) Showing Good Sense (reliable, experienced, knowledgeable) Showing Good Motives (interest in what is best for audience, not self)

Ethos, Pathos, Logos Commercials Ford: Go Further Honda: Yearbooks in Commercials Ford: Go Further Honda: Yearbooks T-Mobile: Martha & Snoop Budweiser: Someone waits Tropicana: Pure Premium