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Rhetorical Device

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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RHETORICAL DEVICES

  • A technique that the author uses to convey to the listener or reader
  • A meaning with the goal of persuading him towards considering a topic from a different perspective
  • Uses sentences designed to encourage or provoke a rational argument.
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THE RHETORIC OF LOGOS, THE ARGUMENTS

  • Conceptual and theoretical arguments.
  • -A faithful representation of reality.
  • -Satisfying users needs.
  • -Consistency between standards.
  • Effective and practical arguments with vague content.
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THE RHETORIC OF ETHOS, PROMOTING A GOOD IMAGE OF STANDARD SETTERS

  • Marketing the black box.
  • The public interest.
  • Structures and operating procedures of the standard setting organization.
  • The conceptual framework and scientific approach.
  • A universally desirable balance with blurred content, competence, impartiality, independence.
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THE RHETORIC OF PATHOS OR THE EMOTIONAL APPEAL

  • In situations of crisis and of supposed failure of the standard setter.
  • Example- threats(replacement of a private agency by a public one)
  • Example- accusations(to hinder the freedom of the standard setter)
  • Call for responsibility.
  • A device little used by the standard setter&little studied by researchers.
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