ENG 720 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Doxa, Komos, Epideictic
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Call to arms: don"t pretend like this didn"t happen using brummett"s levels of rhetorical function , explain how between the world and me works at exigent, quotidian, and implicative levels. Persuasion works in diverse settings according to the surroundings (depends on who you"re talking to, what the scenario is, etc. ) Train people to use language well, give speeches, use persuasion/rhetoric. Uses of language, written or spoken, to inform or persuade. The study of the relation between language and knowledge emphasis in exam on latter half of semester :( Rhetoric is an art of guiding the soul (psychagogy) Rhetor should now the truth about the topic; Know correct forms of speaking to different kinds of audiences. Aristotle not needed in essay (unless it"s super necessary ) For aristophanes, komos expressed personal and political hostilites. Comedy is a way todeal with political feelings, publicly express positions in politics. Often used to shape an ideal community.
