• Post your response to this question: What is the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs? How can readers distinguish between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices?

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

To answer the question, "What is the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs? How can readers distinguish between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices?" you can start by gathering information from the provided sources.

First, visit the link to the Wikipedia page on rhetoric (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetoric) to gain an understanding of what rhetoric is. Rhetoric refers to the persuasive use of language and techniques to influence or persuade an audience.

Next, check the website provided by Ms. Sue (http://www.jessanderson.org/doc/rr_lingo.html) to learn about the various rhetorical devices and techniques used in communication.

Then, visit the resources provided by PsyDAG. These sources discuss influencing others and bias. While they might not directly address the question, they provide useful insights that can be related to rhetoric and prejudice.

The first source (http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/InfluenceAntecedents.html) provides information on influencing factors, such as credibility, attractiveness, and power.

The second source (http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/InfluenceMorePrinciples.html) discusses additional principles of influencing, including scarcity, social proof, and reciprocity.

The third source (http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/InfluenceStillMore.html) provides further insights into influencing techniques such as consistency, commitment, and authority.

The fourth source (http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/MeanNewsMedia.html) explores the influence of the media on public opinion.

The fifth source (http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/Persuasion.html) explains the principles and techniques of persuasion.

Finally, the sixth source (http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/QuestionFrame.html) discusses how the framing of questions can influence responses.

By exploring these sources, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the role of rhetoric in influencing attitudes and beliefs. They will also learn about different persuasive techniques and how they can be used both prejudicially and non-prejudicially.

To distinguish between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices, readers should pay attention to the content and intent of the message. If a rhetorical device is used to promote stereotypes, discriminatory behavior, or unfair judgments based on race, gender, religion, or any other prejudices, it can be considered prejudicial.

On the other hand, non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices can be employed to inform, persuade, and express ideas without relying on biased or discriminatory content. Such use focuses on presenting logical arguments, evidence, and appeals to reason or emotion to influence attitudes and beliefs in a fair and respectful manner.

In summary, to understand the role of rhetoric in influencing attitudes and beliefs and to distinguish between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices, readers should gather information from the provided sources and critically analyze the content and intent of the message.