Introduction to Rhetoric

This week's Questions:

1.  How do we characterize rhetorical discourse?

2.  How do we interact with rhetoric in our lives?

Today's Goals:

Be able to define "rhetoric" and give examples of rhetorical discourse.



Starter 9.2

Think about the last time someone persuaded you to do something, buy something, or believe something.  What did that person do that was convincing? 

-OR-

Think of the last time you persuaded someone.  How did you convince your “audience”?

In pairs:  Brainstorm all of the ways that you interact with persuasion in your lives, both as persuader and persuaded.  



Examples of Persuasion:
Tyler Durden's Speech
1.  What is his  message?
2.  Is it convincing?  Why?
A Pep Talk from Kid President

1.  What is his  message?
2.  Is it convincing?  Why?

What is rhetoric?  
Look up definitions (solo or partners) and then paraphrase in your own words.
Definitions of "rhetoric":  http://www.americanrhetoric.com/rhetoricdefinitions.htm

Begin reading "An Overview of Rhetoric" by James Herrick.  Read through (including) page 7, the section called "Defining Rhetoric."  

Who wants a hard copy of the Reverse Outline?

Mini-lesson:  An Overview ofRhetoric

Discuss in Groups

 Is literature rhetoric?

How do we come into contact with rhetoric in our daily lives?

When are we practicing rhetoric in our daily lives?

What professions mandate great rhetorical skills?

HOMEWORK
Read Herrick article, an "An Overview of Rhetoric" through p 17, you may STOP at the header STOP at RHETORIC AS AN ART; 

Reverse Outline  

TURN IN SEMINAR REFLECTION ESSAY!!