Formal Components Of Narrative Rhetoric
Allison Hoover
Chapter 5 notes I. Formal Components of Narrative Rhetoric II. In narrative rhetoric a story is told to make a point. In some cases the entire work of rhetoric is a story and the main point is implied. In other instances, the rhetor may use a number of small stories to make a point. In still other instances, the rhetor may refer to, but not tell in any detail, a widely known story. This type of narrative is somewhat similar to enthymematic argument and is used most often in reference to the dominant stories in an organization or society. III. What makes up a narrative? Narrative rhetoric is defined by four components i. Plot a. The plot is the story line. It is what happens in the tale. While there are many possible types of plots, it is important to recognize that principles of plot …show more content…
In relation to theme that narrative rhetoric and narrative literature differ most notable. Narrative rhetoric of necessity has a persuasive theme. 1. A persuasive theme is not required IV. Functions of Narrative Rhetoric i. Narrative rhetoric can function in six ways to produce persuasion. a. 1st- narratives add interest to material that otherwise might bore an audience b. 2nd- Narrative rhetoric can create identification between the characters and the members of the audience. In so doing, it breaks down barriers to understanding. Identification in a rhetorical sense is an understanding of shared commonality among people. 1. Identification is linked to identity. 2. A symbolic definition of self provides the person with an identity. 3. Narrative rhetoric is one of the most powerful means of creating a sense of shared identify c. 3rd- Stories are important forms of persuasion, in part because they sometimes possess aesthetic qualities that makes a message far more appealing than it otherwise would be. The message in a story may be powerful, not only because of what it is, but also because of it is
Chapter 5 notes I. Formal Components of Narrative Rhetoric II. In narrative rhetoric a story is told to make a point. In some cases the entire work of rhetoric is a story and the main point is implied. In other instances, the rhetor may use a number of small stories to make a point. In still other instances, the rhetor may refer to, but not tell in any detail, a widely known story. This type of narrative is somewhat similar to enthymematic argument and is used most often in reference to the dominant stories in an organization or society. III. What makes up a narrative? Narrative rhetoric is defined by four components i. Plot a. The plot is the story line. It is what happens in the tale. While there are many possible types of plots, it is important to recognize that principles of plot …show more content…
In relation to theme that narrative rhetoric and narrative literature differ most notable. Narrative rhetoric of necessity has a persuasive theme. 1. A persuasive theme is not required IV. Functions of Narrative Rhetoric i. Narrative rhetoric can function in six ways to produce persuasion. a. 1st- narratives add interest to material that otherwise might bore an audience b. 2nd- Narrative rhetoric can create identification between the characters and the members of the audience. In so doing, it breaks down barriers to understanding. Identification in a rhetorical sense is an understanding of shared commonality among people. 1. Identification is linked to identity. 2. A symbolic definition of self provides the person with an identity. 3. Narrative rhetoric is one of the most powerful means of creating a sense of shared identify c. 3rd- Stories are important forms of persuasion, in part because they sometimes possess aesthetic qualities that makes a message far more appealing than it otherwise would be. The message in a story may be powerful, not only because of what it is, but also because of it is