CMST 2060 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Scapegoating, Rhetoric
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The actual reputation that a rhetor carries with them because of an audience"s acquaintance with past behavior. This kind of unspoken credibility that needs no mention to function: personal stories. Narrations of one"s life experience that provide insight into the speaker"s character: form of delivery. Reveals character by using phrases, words, accents, or gestures commonly associated with certain types of people: apologist. When speakers wish to rebuff attack by appearing the virtuous victim of an unjust accusation: agent. Speaks on behalf of some institution as a spokesperson of legitimate authority: partisan. One who represents not a group or institution but an ideology or ideal. Thrive in heated debates during times of turmoil and upheaval: hero. His or her personal character, particularly as it relates courage, commitment to action and a romantic attachment to a vague but inspiring future: sojourner truth.
