Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Post #10 - "Envision" Rhetoric Questions

Chapter 1
1. Why are visual rhetorics so effective in persuasion? What elements of visual rhetorics are the most important on influencing or impacting the viewer?

2. In our everyday lives, how are rhetorics used to get a certain point across or make a persuasion in an argument?

3. What is propaganda and how is it used through visual rhetorics? How are the viewers able to "read" texts visually to understand the certain idea or point from the author?

Chapter 2
1. What are logos, pathos, and ethos? What purpose does each of them serve? Is one of these more beneficial or more persuasive than the other, and why?

2. Why are figures of authority sometimes considered to be persuasive or trustworthy? Should people rely on authority and base their opinions and reasoning on their credibility or should they be more cautious?

3. What is a fact? Are "facts" more appealing and persuasive to an audience in an argument? How much of a role do "facts" have in reasoning?

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