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COMS 400—Spring 2018 Rhetorical Theory Dr. Bryan First Essay Assignment: Assessing Aristotle’s ON RHETORIC I. Introduction: The First Essay for this course is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and comprehension of some specific aspect of Aristotle’s rhetorical theory as presented in his work, On Rhetoric. You should carefully select one or two concepts from On Rhetoric (perhaps 2-3; but not more than 5), summarize these concepts, and then explain how or why you think these ideas are still central and relevant to oral communication practices today A. Possible concepts/ideas from Aristotle’s On Rhetoric: 1. What “lessons” about human nature and the practice of oral communication still seem relevant from this “classic” work? Do human beings still have enough things in “common” so that concepts like the enthymeme can still work? 2. Is Aristotle’s definition of rhetoric is still useful today? Why or why not? 3. Why did Aristotle believe that ethics were important to the rhetorical process? Are his ethical perspectives still relevant and useful? 4. What did Aristotle believe about the “soundness” of an argument? What is the difference between a “good” and “bad” argument from his perspective? 5. How did Aristotle believe that persuaders and audiences should evaluate emotional appeals in oral communication settings? Is one type of persuasive proof still more powerful than the other two? 6. Has the concept of “style” in rhetoric changed since Aristotle? Why? 7. What concepts from Aristotle seem most (or least) valuable to contemporary communication students? Why or why not? B. 1. Suggested content of the essay–3-5 pages; double-spaced with appropriate quotations from On Rhetoric or specific page number references—you do not need to use complete APA or MLA citation formats. Explain the concept(s) from Aristotle’s On Rhetoric or The History and Theory of Rhetoric and why these ideas are so essential and still useful to our understanding of Aristotelian rhetorical theory. Please quote directly from your copy of Aristotle and footnote or reference, as needed–one to one and a half page. 2. Demonstrate your understanding of the concept(s) from Aristotle’s On Rhetoric by referring to contemporary communication events, processes, or artifacts. Describe how viewing the event, process, or artifact through Aristotle’s concept(s) still adds insight and understanding. Support your interpretation of Aristotelian theory by referring specifically to the content of these brief examples or illustrations—one to one and a half pages. II. Summary of requirements for the First Essay Assignment: A. The essay should be carefully typed or word-processed; pages numbered–approximately 3-5 pages in length–please do not go over 6 pages. B. The essay should be simple stapled together (no need for clips, binders, folders, etc) with a clear Title Page that includes your name, paper title, and course number. C. No “outside” researches is required for this essay, but if you do make specific reference to public speeches, advertisements, films, etc, please provide accurate and complete citations. D. Please ask questions!!
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Running head: THE HISTORY AND THEORY OF RHETORIC

The history and rhetoric analysis
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The history and rhetoric analysis
Aristotle developed a system of oral communication that has been deemed useful in the
nature and aspect of human existence. The linear model of communication developed was
formed mainly to impact on the effective nature of communication among other important
aspects regarding the practices of human ability. The nature of oral and ethical communication is
influenced by different elements determining the outcome of the process (Aristotle, 1991).
Public speaking is made effective through the adoption of various qualities and elements of
communication. The nature of the message to be delivered need to get a desired effect to the
audience for there to be a flow of information especially in the context of understanding.
Usually, the manner in which a speaker addresses the message relative to the form of information
regards the credibility of the message. Interpersonal communication skills are very important
when it concerns the mode of understanding and the nature of information delivery process.
Aristotle aspects have largely remained relevance in the mode of communication especially to
among students and other types of speakers. The elements include the brevity of the enthymeme
which relates the logical presentation of premises with the determination of a concluding
sentence.
In his analysis, Aristotle has implied the use of various elements of good communi...


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