A Summary of the Major Rhetoric Concepts Kairos (Isocrates) The fundamental concept of ‘Kairos’—fitness for the occasion‚ or the right moment/timing for something—is a recurring topic in Isocrates’s writings. The consistent advocation and practice of this concept may constitute his most significant contribution to rhetoric. A first- handing knowledge of Kairos’ rich and elusive meanings can be obtained by reading through Isocrates. For what has been said by one speaker is not equally useful for
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Catholic Church of the 21st Century There are many challenges facing the Catholic Church in Australia during the 21st century. The decline in religious vocations‚ falling mass attendance‚ married clergy‚ female ordination and the role of the laity are all issues contributing to the challenges of the Australian Catholic Church. Religious vocations are on a steep decline. As stated by the Pope‚ in regard to Australia‚ "mainstream Christianity is dying more quickly here than in any other country."
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there is one point that stands above the rest. The main problem a reader has to address in Sister Imelda is whether or not Imelda is truly dedicated to her vocation as a sister or if she simply could never adapt to life outside the convent. This contributes to the main point of the story being the lack of conviction Imelda has for her vocation. At the beginning of the story Imelda has just returned from some time spent outside the convent and the fact that she has returned surprises the
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every sphere of life and society. Each vocation is an avenue by which God is accomplishing the establishing of His kingdom. Likewise‚ each believer “has worth and significance…Christians are not merely “channels of God‚ they are to be co-workers with God”. The book’s purpose‚ therefore is to “help people achieve their potential in God’s service‚ to encourage them to “fan the flame of the gift of God” so they can make a difference for God in the world”. Vocation is not synonymous with a career or
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A figure of speech is a use of a word that diverges from its normal meaning‚[citation needed] or a phrase with a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words in it such as a metaphor‚ simile‚ or personification.[citation needed] Figures of speech often provide emphasis‚ freshness of expression‚ or clarity. However‚ clarity may also suffer from their use‚ as any figure of speech introduces an ambiguity between literal and figurative interpretation. A figure of speech is sometimes
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Lust for Power Any good story starts with an observation: an observation of the silent neighbor‚ the infamously loud aunt at the family reunion or the mysterious stranger‚ smiling at nothing. William Shakespeare always wrote of these observations. His characters in each of his plays represent some part of society or desire lying within society. "The Tempest"‚ Shakespeare’s farewell to playwriting‚ contrasts the idea of civilization and raw nature pertaining to the desire for power‚ and the
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IV‚ 1 1. Compare Othello’s style of speech in I‚3 and IV‚1 with a partner. You can look at the structure‚ the length of sentences‚ the kind of address to other characters‚ imagery (e.g. with I‚ 3 ll.78f.‚ general eloquence‚ … . What does his style reveal about his state of mind? I‚3 * monologue is well-structured * long and complicated sentences * polite address tot he senate and the Duke * a lot of rhetorical devices are employed to highlight Othello‘s truthfulness and modesty
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certain raw eloquence? Explain. Did your strong feelings help you generate any worthwhile thoughts? Explain. Can you keep the words in this form or do you need to refine and revise them for public communication? Explain. What have you learned about your own thinking and writing from this experience? Is there anything you could do to improve the way you start your writing assignments? If so‚ what? If not‚ what is working well for you? No I wasn’t surprised by the number of words or eloquence because
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What is a laity? In religious organizations‚ the laity consists of all members who are not a part of the clergy‚ whether they are or are not members of religious institutes‚ for example a nun or lay brother.[1] In Christian cultures‚ the term lay priest is sometimes used in the past to refer to a secular priest‚ a diocesan priest who is not a member of a religious institute. Terms such as lay priest‚ lay clergy and lay nun were also once used in Buddhist cultures to indicate ordained persons
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this is the result of training. A blabbermouth monopolizes the conversation‚ turning it into a monologue. I have some friends who were able to talk to anybody with invariable energy and interest. They impressed people by their conversational eloquence. In business communication‚ conversational skills are an asset to a person’s ability to persuade and negotiate the meaning. Conversational skills are necessary for successful career growth and our pleasant interaction with other people.
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