Description (1000 words)
This week we are going to familiarize ourselves with the western, ancient origins of Rhetorical Theory. As we move through our chapter readings and assigned media, we will begin to craft connections between what what Aristotle and the great Sophists have to do with argument today.
Particularly when we think of “making argument,” we should be considered what comes to mind. Conflict? Pro-Con? Winners and Losers? Compromise? Resolution? These are all ideas we will confront this week as we dive into the history of rhetorical theory and begin a framework of argument together!
Objectives
Ace my homework – Write my paper – Online assignment help tutors – Discuss the classical origins of Rhetorical Theory
Identify the five canons of rhetoric
Classify the definition of argument
Readings
Understanding Rhetoric: A Graphic Guide to Writing 2e, Issue 1: Why Rhetoric p. 50-69
Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings 11e, Chapter 1: Argument: An Introduction p. 2-16
Classical Rhetoric 101: The Five Canons of Rhetoric – Invention (Links to an external site.)
Classical Rhetoric 101: The Five Canons of Rhetoric – Invention
Classical Rhetoric 101: The Five Canons of Rhetoric – Arrangement (Links to an external site.)
Classical Rhetoric 101: The Five Canons of Rhetoric – Arrangement
Classical Rhetoric 101: The Five Canons of Rhetoric – Style (Links to an external site.)
Classical Rhetoric 101: The Five Canons of Rhetoric – Memory (Links to an external site.)
Classical Rhetoric 101: The Five Canons of Rhetoric – Memory
Classical Rhetoric 101: The Five Canons of Rhetoric – Delivery (Links to an external site.)
Classical Rhetoric 101: The Five Canons of Rhetoric – Delivery
Instructions
Follow the prompts in the Canons of Rhetoric Assignment Sheet and Rubric
a brief description (1000 words)
This week, we’ll learn about the western, ancient beginnings of Rhetorical Theory. We will begin to make connections between what Aristotle and the great Sophists have to do with argument today as we progress through our chapter readings and assigned media.
We should think about what comes to mind when we think of “building an argument.” Conflict? Pro-Con? Who are the winners and losers? Compromise? Resolution? All of these concepts will be discussed this week as we delve into the history of rhetorical theory and begin to construct an argument framework together!
Objectives
Ace my homework – Write my paper – Online assignment help tutors – Discuss the beginnings of Rhetorical Theory in the classical era.
Identify the five rhetorical canons.
Sort the definition of argument into categories.
Readings
Issue 2 of Understanding Rhetoric: A Graphic Guide to Writing
