Sunday, September 29, 2019
What Rhetoric is the right Rhetoric?
In chapter 3 we read about the different types of Rhetoric that can be used. "Forensic Rhetoric, Demonstrative Rhetoric, and Deliberative Rhetoric. Forensic Rhetoric is something we usually do not use in our everyday lives. This comes in handy with forensic scientists and detectives. The three types correspond to the three tenses. Past, present, and future. Forensic Rhetoric is used in the past tense, determining who's to blame for a crime. Demonstrative Rhetoric is used in the present tense usually based around morals on what is and isn't good. Deliberative Rhetoric is focused on the future tense, what to do in the future. So, do you know which type of rhetoric you are using and if it is the most effective type of rhetoric for your argument? Demonstrative Rhetoric is mainly used in sermons. This is only effective when you should be playing to morals and not in an argument about music or movies. Deliberative Rhetoric is used when talking about uncertain truths and not hard core facts. This is easily used when picking a movie or music. You ask them to put on something you know they'll hate so, when you suggest what you really want to listen to they are more likely to play that because it was a much better option that what you had originally suggested. Hopefully, this gave some insight of the types of rhetoric you can use and when you should use them.
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I agree with you that there are different situations and circumstances that call for different forms of rhetoric to be used in argument. This post was very helpful in clarifying the three different tenses of rhetoric and their meanings, as well as when it is most appropriate to use that form or style of rhetoric.
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