Exam 22: The Rhetoric

________ are the principle divisions of the art of persuasion established by ancient rhetoricians.

________ is an artistic proof that appeals to listeners' rationality.

A deductive argument that omits a premise is called a(n):

On the whole, Aristotle's concept of ethos has held up well under scientific scrutiny.

The example form of logos is inductive in nature.

Discuss why Aristotle was skeptical about appeals to the emotions. What might his concerns tell us about Aristotle's view of the audience? Can you think of examples of speakers or speeches that might seem to validate some of his concerns about destructive appeals to emotion? Can you think of examples of speakers using pathos ethically?

What is the difference between a syllogism and an enthymeme? Provide an example of each. Under what conditions should you use one and not the other?

For Aristotle, metaphor was a key component of:

Pathos refers to both positive and distressing emotional responses that a speaker tries to stimulate.

At the conclusion of the chapter, Griffin claims that Aristotle's Rhetoric "remains a foundational text of our discipline-a starting point for scientists and humanists alike." Based on your burgeoning knowledge of the discipline, would you support this assertion?

Early Athenian public speaking professors whose practical approach lacked a theoretical foundation were called:

How might you relate Aristotle's concept of ethos to Burgoon's work on expectancy violations?

Discuss the specific components of Aristotelian ethos. How well has the concept of ethos held up under scientific scrutiny?

What are the major criticisms of Aristotle's Rhetoric? Which do you believe is the most damaging?

Aristotle believed that an effective speaker must know how to appeal to the emotions of the audience.

Rather than cater to any extreme position, Aristotle advocated ________.