Lecture 7 COMM 101Outline of Last Lecture I.Rhetorical Theories: BitzerA. A rhetorical situation is a situation that calls for discourseB. Rhetoric isII. What is rhetorical criticism?A. Criticism B. Rhetorical CriticismOutline of Current Lecture I. A rhetorical act occurs when...II.Characteristics of public communication (one person speaking to many)Current LectureTitle: Rhetoric (part 3)I. A rhetorical act occurs when...A. A problem is perceived1. something needs to be fixed and rhetoric is to save itB. That can be altered though symbolic action1. The rhetoric is part of solving the problemC. And requires the mobilization of a pulic1. The audience is the one who gets the work done (the ones that carry out the action)D. Symbolic action is taken1.You appeal to people's mindsII. Characteristics of public communication (one person speaking to many)A. High level of formality1. all aspects of communication situationB. Audience diversity1. You want your message to be understood from everyoneC. Communication role rigidity1. Rules are definedD. Transience1. Here in the moment (ex: concert) The most famous speech given- Martin Luther King, Jr. (1963)“I Have A Dream” (Huge rhetorical act, he was taking a big risk)These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best USED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR OWN NOTES, NOT AS A
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