The Rhetoric of Aristotle

How did Aristotle define the function of rhetoric?

What are the three classifications of speech situations that Aristotle identified based on the nature of the audience?

Which type of speaking, according to Aristotle's classification, addresses judges about actions that took place in the past?

What are the proofs that a speaker creates, such as logos, pathos, and ethos, referred to as?

Which of the three artistic proofs, as described in the chapter, refers to the credibility of the speaker as perceived by the audience?

What is an enthymeme?

According to the chapter, why is an enthymeme often more artistic and effective than a full syllogism?

Which of the following is NOT one of the five canons of rhetoric listed in the chapter?

In Aristotle's theory of ethos, what are the three qualities that build a speaker's credibility?

What is the concept of the 'golden mean' in Aristotle's ethical reflection?

According to the case study on Barack Obama's speech, how many times did his nonbiting humor evoke laughter in the first 10 minutes?

In the comparison between rhetoric and dialectic, how do they differ in terms of the number of participants?

What did Aristotle believe about the moral standing of truth compared to falsehood?

Within the canon of Style, what rhetorical device did Aristotle focus on, believing it helps an audience visualize and energizes them to action?

What is the term Aristotle used for the practical wisdom and shared values that contribute to a speaker's perceived intelligence?

According to Aristotle's canon of Arrangement, what are the two necessary parts of a speech?

What type of speaking, according to Aristotle's classification, heaps praise or blame on another for the benefit of present-day audiences?

Which of the following is an example of an inartistic proof?

In his theory of pathos, Aristotle suggested that friendliness can be built upon pointing out common goals, experiences, attitudes, and desires. What did he suggest could be used to create solidarity in the absence of these positive forces?

How did Aristotle's approach to ethos differ from a modern focus on a speaker's background and reputation?

What is the key difference between rhetoric and dialectic concerning the nature of their conclusions?

Aristotle's canon of Invention involves a speaker's 'hunt' for arguments. What is the Greek term he used for these stock arguments, which can be translated as 'topics' or 'places'?

According to the chapter, why is Aristotle's Rhetoric considered by some to be a 'foundational text' that falls short on the criteria of relative simplicity and aesthetic appeal?

What type of speaking, according to Aristotle, attempts to influence legislators or voters who decide future policy?

Which feeling, as part of Aristotle's theory of pathos, is aroused by describing an arbitrary use of power upon those who are helpless?

In the critique of the theory, why is Aristotle's Rhetoric considered to fulfill the requirements for a good objective theory?

What does Aristotle's quality of 'virtuous character' in his theory of ethos refer to?

According to the chapter's ethical reflection, how would Aristotle's golden mean apply to the practice of self-disclosure?

What is the primary characteristic of 'delivery' that Aristotle advocated for, according to the chapter?

Which form of logos did Aristotle consider to be 'the strongest of the proofs'?

What did Aristotle consider the key to mutual warmth and friendliness in his theory of pathos?

Which of the following best describes 'goodwill' as a component of ethos?

The chapter classifies the case study of Barack Obama's 2009 Notre Dame speech as which type of rhetoric?

What did Aristotle believe about using historical examples versus made-up illustrations?

According to the five canons, what is the modern equivalent of 'memory' for most public speakers today?

Aristotle's ethical theory of the golden mean suggests a middle way between which two extremes when it comes to courage?

What is the primary way that audiences judge a speaker's 'perceived intelligence,' according to Aristotle?

The chapter claims that 'The Rhetoric' is a foundational text for our discipline and regards Aristotle as what?

How did President Obama, in his Notre Dame address, use the example of Cardinal Bernardin?

Which of Aristotle's three artistic proofs is primarily concerned with the lines of argument and what seems reasonable to the audience?

Unlike Plato, who deplored demagoguery, Aristotle saw the tools of rhetoric as what?

What does the chapter state about scientific scrutiny of Aristotle's theory of ethos?

The feeling of fear, according to Aristotle's theory of pathos, comes from what?

Aristotle's ethical framework is more concerned with which of the following?

How many canons of rhetoric are outlined in the chapter?

In the comparison of rhetoric and dialectic, which one is described as a search for truth versus demonstrating a truth that has already been found?

What does the chapter claim is the reason Aristotle's 'Rhetoric' is likely a foundational text for contemporary public speaking classes?

According to the chapter, why might a speaker choose to use an enthymeme over a full syllogism when addressing an audience about a controversial topic like abortion?

What critique of Aristotle's Rhetoric is mentioned in the final section of the chapter?

Which of the following is an example of a statement representing the golden mean, as illustrated by Obama's speech?