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: In class, we discussed the different types of Rhetoric (deliberative, forensic, epideictic). For this activity, you will need to refer to class notes from unit 5: Rhetoric.
(1) Define each type of rhetoric and provide an example for each (preferably not an example given in class)
Instructions: In class, we also discussed five cannons of rhetoric (invention, arrangement, style, memory, delivery). You will need to know each cannon to complete this next part.
(2) Please watch this video: https://www.ted.com/talks/sherry_turkle_alone_together. Answer each of these questions with complete sentences.
- What were the major arguments offered by the speaker? What other arguments were missing that would have made their speech better?
- How was the speech organized?
- What sort of style was used during the speech? What sort of words were chosen? What stylistic choices do you think were made?
- How was the speech delivered (i.e., from memory, from notes, extemporaneously)?
- What sort of delivery techniques (i.e., gestures, eye contact, vocal inflections, etc.) did you notice during the speech?
(3) Now it is your turn. You are tasked with giving a motivational speech in COMM 104, use the 5 cannons of rhetoric to design a speech. Make sure to be clear in your choices for each.
- Invention:
- Arrangement:
- Style:
- Memory:
- Delivery:
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Part 1
Types of Rhetoric
Rhetoric is a language that is commonly used to persuade, inform and motivate the
audiences. Rhetoric uses language that not only appeals to the emotions but also the logic or
values of an individual. Rhetoric applies in various disciplines such as literature, politics as well
as advertising. There are three types of Rhetoric and are forensic, deliberative and epideictic.
Forensic rhetoric is writing or a speech which addresses the injustice or justice of a particular
accusation or charge. Forensic rhetoric is also known as judicial rhetoric. In the world today,
judicial discourse is applied by the lawyers who try to challenge the trials decided by the jury or
a judge. Example of the judicial rhetoric is the courtroom proceedings or jury deliberations.
Epideictic rhetoric is a communication that is usually used by people to praise or sometimes
blame a person for his or her actions or mistakes. In the present day, epideictic rhetoric
highlights the characteristics, qualities or actions that make a person great or not great. Example
of epideictic rhetoric includes eulogies, obituaries, letter of recommendation and so on.
Deliberative Rhetoric is a communication which is which is meant to persuade or dissuade
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