When presenting an argument of any kind, it is important to have examples. Examples can help in proving your point either through a story or an experiment. The key to rhetorical examples is specifics. True rhetoricians are those who evoke sensory details from said examples. For the audience to be able to identify with sights, sounds, and smells, shows that they were able to draw a deep reaction from the argument being presented.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Post #3: Premise and Rhetorical Examples
To the ancient rhetoricians, premise was of the utmost importance. It acted as their opening statement, setting the stage for their argument. When it came to scientific demonstration, premise consisted of truths that had been scientifically proven. However, when it came to rhetorical reasoning, premise involved human beliefs.
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I felt that this section of the text was extremely helpful, because it showed a structure for developing strong arguments, in which we could use to appeal to our intended audience. I also thought that by going over premises within class were helpful for grasping a better understanding of what was being addressed within the text, by seeing real examples and working with the notion of actual structure when developing an argument. I also liked the section about sensory details being paramount for structuring an effective argument.
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