GNED 1401 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Rhetoric (Aristotle), Rhetorical Situation, Pathos
27 Oct 2016
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Gned 1401 critical reading and writing midterm study guide. Argumentative essay: serves to deliberately convince the reader to adopt a position on a particular issue. Narrative/personal essay: serves to make a statement and persuade the audience. Rhetoric (aristotle): universal art of observing the means of persuasion. Rhetorical strategies or methods of development: tools that writers use to develop their essays ad underscore their critical point. Rhetorical situation: the contact in which writing and reading occur in. It exposes the audience to new information: argumentative: writer convinces the audience of their viewpoint. It is the primary mode of expression the author uses to make their points. Ethos (character): has to do with the authority, credibility, and morals of the speaker or writer. Logos (word): has to do with the logical reasoning ad presentation of the writing. Pathos (emotion): has to do with the emotional connection it has with the audience to appeal to them.
