Exam 2

Question 1

5 Topics of Rhetoric

Answer 1

Invention
Disposition
Style
Memory
Delivery

Question 2

The Rhetoric: Book 1

Answer 2

Getting Started with invention

Question 3

The Rhetoric: Book 2

Answer 3

Definition of Rhetoric (Still invention)

Question 4

The Rhetoric: Book 3

Answer 4

Disposition, Style, & Delivery

Question 5

Who wrote The Rhetoric

Answer 5

Aristotle

Question 6

What was the original state of The Rhetoric?

Answer 6

NOT divided into sections. Just 1 big scroll. Probably 2 separate works.

Question 7

Why does Aristotle leave Athens?

Answer 7

To teach Alexander

Question 8

Similarities between Dialectic & Rhetoric

Answer 8

Both based in probability

Question 9

Characteristics of Dialectic

Answer 9

Questions & Answer process
Organized by PROOFS
Proof used is LOGOS
BASED in general issues & observation (human logic)

Question 10

Characteristics of Rhetoric

Answer 10

Continuous exposition
Organized by Proem, narration, conf/ref, and peroration
Proof used in Logos, pathos, and ethos
BASED in specific judgement

Question 11

Plato’s view of Dialectic

Answer 11

Leads to the ultimate truth

Question 12

Socrates view of Dialectic

Answer 12

Rhetoric is the counter part to dialectic. It is scientific certainty vs. probability

Question 13

3 types of Speeches

Answer 13

Forensic

Deliberative

Question 14

Deductive Logic

Answer 14

general info to specific *Don’t have to state common knowledge

Question 15

Syllogism

Answer 15

Major Premise

Question 16

Why is Rhetoric Useful?

Answer 16

Corrective
Instructive
Suggestive
Defensive

Question 17

Corrective

Answer 17

Correct misunderstandings

Question 18

Instructive

Answer 18

Teach the audience something

Question 19

Suggestive

Answer 19

Suggested persuasion

Question 20

Defensive

Answer 20

Defend against false claims of others.

Question 21

Rhetoric

Answer 21

Not to persuade but to discover the available means of persuasion

Question 22

Pistis

Answer 22

Proof

Question 23

2 Types of Proof

Answer 23

Non-artistic & artistic

Question 24

Non-artistic Proof

Answer 24

Witnesses
Testimony of slaves under torture
Contract
GIVEN to a rhetor

Question 25

Artistic Proof

Answer 25

Logos Pathos Ethos BUILT by the speaker

Question 26

Material Topoi

Answer 26

``` Past Fact Future Fact Magnitude/degree Possible/impossible *APPLY TO EVERY TOPIC ```

Question 27

Formal Topoi (28)

Answer 27

``` Opposites Different grammatical forms Correlatives More & Less Time Turn what's said against oneself toward another Definition Varied meaning of words Division Induction From a previous Judgement From the parts Consequence Contrasting through opposites (binary oppositio) Done in open vs. done in secret Consequences by analogy Same result from the cause Not choosing same thing before & after Purpose is a cause What turns the mind in favor or against Thought to have taken place but implausible Contradictions Cause of false impression Cause & effect Better plan Look @ what is done & the contrary about to be Accuse/ defend on the basis of mistakes Meaning of names ```

Question 28

Pericles

Answer 28

MOST famous speaker

Question 29

Paradigms

Answer 29

Use when enthemyms not available

Question 30

Logos

Answer 30

Logical

Question 31

Pathos

Answer 31

Emotional

Question 32

Ethos

Answer 32

Credibility

Question 33

Deliberative

Answer 33

x

Question 34

Epidietic 9 Virtues

Answer 34

``` Justice Manly Courage Liberality Prudence Magnanimity Self Control Genteelness Magnificence Temperance *Help us choose things that are good! ```

Question 35

Rhetoric & Ethics

Answer 35

x

Question 36

4 uses of rhetoric

Answer 36

x

Question 37

4 material topoi

Answer 37

x

Question 38

Basis for enthymemes

Answer 38

x

Question 39

Probability & Signs

Answer 39

x

Question 40

Paradigms

Answer 40

x

Question 41

2 types of enthymemes

Answer 41

x

Question 42

Who gave the funeral oration?

Answer 42

Pericles

Question 43

Fallacies

Answer 43

x

Question 44

How do you refute enthymemes?

Answer 44

x

Question 45

Why is athens a model to the world?

Answer 45

Democracy, education, free not suspicious, military isn't excessive, care for families who diie in battle, provide recreation of the mind.

Question 46

Thesis of Funeral Oration

Answer 46

Polis makes the individual honorable, athens is the model for the world, therefore athens deserves praise, Because people are willing to die for the polis.