Mastering Rhetoric and Speech Analysis Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Rhetorical genres — functions?

Answer

Legal, political, or ceremonial purposes.

2Question

Speech components — purpose?

Answer

Organize ideas clearly for persuasion or information.

3Question

Audience context — influence?

Answer

Shapes content, style, and delivery approach.

4Question

Gerichtsrede — function?

Answer

Persuades judges in legal cases.

5Question

Politische Rede — focus?

Answer

Aims at political decision-making.

6Question

Festrede — setting?

Answer

Ceremonial, celebratory contexts.

7Question

Exordium — purpose?

Answer

Capture attention, set tone.

8Question

Narratio — role?

Answer

Present facts or background.

9Question

Confirmatio — content?

Answer

Core argument and evidence.

10Question

Refutatio — function?

Answer

Counter opposing arguments.

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