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This text explores persuasive rhetoric techniques in advocating for longer school days. Utilizing both deductive and inductive reasoning, it posits that more education leads to better outcomes. Key arguments include the increased variety of activities possible with longer school hours and the benefits of enhanced learning opportunities. Various persuasive techniques, such as logical, emotional, and ethical appeals, are discussed alongside rhetorical devices like rhetorical questions and repetition, which can strengthen arguments. A well-structured argument is essential for effectively convincing others.
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Persuasive Rhetoric Page 222
Persuasive Rhetoric using language to argue effectively and convince others to adopt an opinion
Deductive reasoning • begin with a generalization and follow with facts
Inductive reasoning • begin with examples and draw a conclusion
Proposition: The school day should be longer. Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Generalization -> More education is better than less. Examples > More variety of activities are possible in a longer day. Examples -> Variety of activities possible in longer day. Conclusion -> Longer school day is worthwhile.
Persuasive technique 1 • Logical appeal: rely on logic and facts to support a claim.
Persuasive Technique 2 • Emotional appeal: uses ideas and images to cause strong feelings
Persuasive Technique 3 • Ethical appeal: uses morals, values or standards that are widely accepted
Rhetorical Devices • Rhetorical question: a question that does not require a reply. • Repetition: use of the same word or phrase for emphasis
Basics of an argument To be effective an argument should include: (page 223 – top right corner)