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Sources to fix that are listed on the page: Rhetorical stance
- Plato, Phaedrus
- Arestotle, Rhetoric
- Cicero, de Oratore
- Shirley Brice Heath
- Gerald Graff
- Harvey J Graff
- Marshall McLuhan
Wayne C. Booth Wayne C. Booth
The “Purpose” section of this page is not written with encyclopedic tone. Rather it is written more like an opinion essay, with the author of the "Purpose" section making opinion based claims. I have worked to change the tone so that it conforms to Wikipedia's desire for encyclopedic tone. I did this by changing the narration from the second person to the third person. I also removed words like “will” and “must”, replacing them will “can” and “may”. I also changed any authoritative statements to include preluding statements like “Aristotle argues” and “Lloyd Bitzer contends”. Please reply with any further edits that you feel would improve the edited “Purpose” section posted below. Also, please note that appropriate in-text citations will be added once I post the following onto the Wiki page itself.
- Most scholars agree that the persona, audience, and context of a rhetorical piece are all interrelated. It is also accepted by rhetorical scholars that the use of these literary concepts can help an author to determine which arguments and rhetorical tropes are appropriate to use in the piece that they are composing. According to James Golden, Berquist Goodwin, and William Coleman, authors and speakers can use only the arguments and communication skills available to them to convey their purpose. [1] Aristotle argues that the arguments available for any given topic are specific to that particular rhetorical situation. [12] Lloyd Bitzer contends that the availability of arguments depends on the relationships between author, audience, context, and purpose. [14] For example, some communicators may decide to include or exclude certain points from their argument or will adjust their tone in relation to which audience they may be addressing. Many scholars agree that the utilization of rhetorical stance can help to better the argument presented, leading to a better rhetorical piece. AdrielleNVA (talk) 21:59, 14 November 2016 (UTC)
References for Izzy's Audience section:
- Experienced rhetors, starting with Aristotle, and including Golden, Berquist, and Coleman, begin their process of adopting rhetorical stance with an analysis of the audience. Professional authors and speakers utilize their knowledge of the subject and establish credibility to help influence how well their message is received. George Campbell touches on this matter by explaining how one can gain power over and appeal to their audience by applying argumentative and emotional tones. [1] Aristotle emphasizes the consideration of human nature and emotion in order to achieve a successful understanding of one’s audience and the establishment of the relationship necessary for achieving persuasion. The author creates this impression by demonstrating an understanding of the audience’s needs and by “substantiating”, [10] according to Kenneth Burke, intellectual and empathetic relationships between oneself and the audience. Following Aristotle’s theory, Cicero explains that by adapting to the emotion’s of the audience, one can be successful in gaining their respect and attention. Plato’s “noble aims”[11] of rhetoric require the author to strive for a moral elevation of both author and audience.
References
- ^ Campbell, George; Bitzer, Lloyd F. (1988). Landmarks in Rhetoric and Public Address: The Philosophy of Rhetoric. Book I: The Nature and Foundations of Eloquence. Illinois: Southern Illinois University Press. p. 4. ISBN 9780809314188.
References for Izzy's Non-Academic Communities Section:
- An author or speaker takes a rhetorical stance in all communications, not only public address, formal argument, or academic essays. Although one finds the bulk of the discussion on rhetorical stance in academia, myriad “other-than-academic communities,” such as business,[19] the law,[20] journalism/media,[1] [2] religious institutions,[22] and politics,[23] utilize and discuss theories of rhetorical stance.
- NOTE: the above is wording from the original WIki page. I am just adding in the new references found by Izzy
References
- ^ McLuhan, Marshall; Fiore, Quentin (1967). The Medium is the Massage. New York: Random House. pp. 1–157. ISBN 1584230703.
- ^ Vinson, Jenna. "Covering national concerns about teenage pregnancy: A visual rhetorical analysis of images of pregnant and mothering women". Feminist Formations. 24(2): 140–162 – via Fusion.
References for Ivy's Academic Communities Section:
- In academia, several courses offered at institutions incorporate rhetorical stance. Speech and English departments, especially, have implemented this tactic in their educational plans. In speech classes, rhetorical stance is used when the speaker, the student presenting, is addressing the audience, his/her classmates. Speakers use anchorage and relay to appeal to their audience. Anchorage uses images to assist the speaker/author get specific points across, while relay uses moving images, such as videos, comic strips, etc. to do the same. Speakers and authors adjust their rhetorical stance to accommodate a particular audience. When the speaker is talking, they alter their rhetorical stance and use various techniques for different audiences based off of the particular situation. [1] There are several ways that a speaker or writer can make their audience feel a connection or relation to them. A particular pronoun can make the audience feel either included or excluded. If the author says, for example, “All of us Europeans are well traveled,” it implies that all of “us” Europeans agree with the fact that they are well traveled. However, if a non-European reads this or listens to it in a speech, they will not feel a connection to the speaker or author, making them feel very antagonistic. [2]
References
- ^ Winterowd, W. Ross (1981). The Contemporary Writer. San Diego, CA: Harcout.
- ^ Lunsford, A; Connors, R (1999). The New St. Martin’s Handbook. Boston, Massachusetts: Marilyn Moller. pp. 26–27. ISBN 978-0312167448.
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