《英语修辞学》第一讲.ppt

Chapter One Introduction to English Rhetoric Contents of This Chapter Ⅰ. About the Course Ⅱ.Definition of Rhetoric Ⅲ.Classification of Rhetoric Ⅳ. Purpose of learning rhetoric Ⅴ. Arrangement and Requirements Ⅰ About the Course 1.?Optional course of English Major 2. Learners: Seniors of English Major 3. Main content: 4. Assessment: Exam Total grades = 20% of Regular Grades + 80%of the Final Exam * Regular Grades consists of 10% of class attendance and 10% of assignments Ⅱ Definition of Rhetoric 2.1 Origin of Western Rhetoric 2.2 rhetoric and oratory Oratory: Oratory had been practiced long before the ancient rhetoricians developed a theory and a vocabulary for rhetoric. the foundation of rhetoric more than ordinary speech but a special kind of public speaking (a special purpose, a special way, a special time) to impress, convince, or move the audience to action They then developed a set of principles for successful communication. These principles make up the art of rhetoric. 2.3 Connotation of rhetoric Over the years the word “rhetoric” has taken on a wide range of meaning. Negative connotations: skillful, but often deceptive, eloquence a fraudulent practice to deal exclusively with language, rather than with ideas Positive connotations: Historically, “rhetoric” had positive connotations, suggesting a commendable skill with words. Today rhetoric, as it was in history, is something that people have to resort to. Rhetoric is generally understood as a tool or a method. Its content is more concerned with the Hows of what people are talking about than the Whats of what people are talking about. As a tool, rhetoric is inherently neither good or bad. A deceitful person will use it to deceive and an ethical person will use it to make truth and justice prevail. 2.4 Definitions of rhetoric The word “rhetoric” has been defined differently. a. The study and practice of effective communication. b. The study of the effects of texts on audienc