What is the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs?
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Use these snippets from John Kennedy as examples to analyze in order to answer your question:
<<For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe - the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God. >>
<<And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.
My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. >>
How did these inrfluence people? What were the retorical devices used?
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Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am.
Check these sites to help you answer your question.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetoric
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Posted by Ms. Sue on Monday, July 10, 2006 at 6:25pm.
Check this site.
http://www.jessanderson.org/doc/rr_lingo.html
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http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1157494639.1157499174
Posted by PsyDAG on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 7:32pm.
Although prejudice is often defined as a negative attitude, we all have prejudices (biases) toward almost everything we consider. Differences occur in terms of how extreme our bias is and how much it influences our actions - including our language. If we are aware of our biases, we can often minimize them.
I will give you some sources dealing with influencing others, but, since rhetorical devices are not in my area of expertise, I will leave it to you to relate the material to them.
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/InfluenceAntecedents.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/InfluenceMorePrinciples.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/InfluenceStillMore.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/MeanNewsMedia.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/Persuasion.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/QuestionFrame.html
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Posted by GuruBlue, on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 9:19am
This site will give you the problems with prejudicial rhetoric.
http://epochewiki.pbwiki.com/PburghClarkFinalProposal
The following comes from Answers.com
First, let’s look at what the word rhetoric means.
rhet•o•ric (rtr-k)
n.
1.
a. The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.
b. A treatise or book discussing this art.
2. Skill in using language effectively and persuasively.
3.
a. A style of speaking or writing, especially the language of a particular subject: fiery political rhetoric.
b. Language that is elaborate, pretentious, insincere, or intellectually vacuous: His offers of compromise were mere rhetoric.
4. Verbal communication; discourse.
Now, let’s say, I am a staunch anti-bubble gum lobbyist. In my rhetoric, I preach against bubble gum arguing (1) it causes bad teeth through excessive sugar, as well as continued pull of the teeth by the gum itself; (2) it is too noisy and disruptive when chewed by teenagers; (3) it is too messy and dangerous when chewed by younger children. They swallow it; they forget to take it out of their mouths at night, and it winds up in their hair and one their clothes or bed sheets.
All bubble gum should be banned! (This is an example of prejudicial rhetoric.)
A non-prejudicial use of rhetoric would be for example arguing the republican position on minimum wage increases versus the democrats position on the same subject. The republican position is that a rise in the minimum wage will be a disadvantage and burden on small business. The democrats state that it has been years since the minimum wage has risen and that low income wage earners need this rise. The truth of the matter is that there are very few jobs in the US that are paying as low as the current minimum wage.
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Rhetoric plays a significant role in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs. It is the art of using language effectively and persuasively to communicate ideas, sway opinions, and shape public discourse. In the context of John F. Kennedy's speeches, rhetoric was employed to inspire and mobilize the audience towards a particular cause or belief.
One rhetorical device used in Kennedy's speeches is the appeal to emotion. By evoking powerful emotions such as hope, pride, and patriotism, Kennedy sought to connect with his audience on a deep emotional level. For example, in his inaugural address, he said, "For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life." This statement appeals to the audience's sense of responsibility and highlights the urgency of taking action.
Another rhetorical device used by Kennedy is the use of antithesis. Antithesis is the contrasting of opposing ideas or elements within a sentence or paragraph. Kennedy famously said, "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country." This antithesis emphasizes the idea of personal responsibility and selflessness, encouraging individuals to prioritize the needs of the nation over their own.
Kennedy also used repetition to drive home his message and make it memorable. In his inaugural address, he repeated the phrase "ask not" to emphasize the call for citizen participation and engagement. Similarly, in his speech to citizens of the world, he repeated the phrase "ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man." This repetition reinforces the idea of collective action and global cooperation.
In conclusion, rhetoric is a powerful tool for influencing people's attitudes and beliefs. It involves the use of emotional appeals, antithesis, repetition, and other persuasive techniques to connect with the audience, shape their perceptions, and motivate them towards a particular course of action. By analyzing the rhetorical devices used by John F. Kennedy in his speeches, we can gain insights into how effective rhetoric can be in inspiring and mobilizing people.