Links to rhetorical tools:

Here are links to the rhetorical tools used in this class:

Schemes & Tropes -- Perelman & Olbrechts-Tyteca -- Fallacies -- Burke -- Rhetorical Toolbox -- Conspiracy Rhetorics

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Bigfoot Thesis / Outline - Angelina Sanchez

 Click on the link below to be directed to the bigfoot report this presentation is based on.


Introduction:

  • Attention Getter : The legend and brief history of Bigfoot OR funny introduction into John's report.
  • Preview : I am going to be analyzing how John's use of argument, premises, and fallacies creates a captivating and compelling report that sounds believable.
  • Credibility : I have been studying Vrooman's Argumentative Fallacies and Perelman's Rhetoric of Argument for the past few weeks.


Body:

  • Piece 1 : Argument Types
    • Subpoint : Quasi-Logical, Definition, Descriptive
      • “I turned to look out the driver-side window of my car, when I looked straight into the dark face of a very large, man-like, hairy creature which had hunched down to stare at us. Its shoulders were very broad, and it had no distinct neck - as if its shoulders sloped up to blend into its head...its eyes glowed faintly pale yellow in its dark face.”
    • Piece 2 : Premise & Premise Modifiers
      • Subpoint : Interpretative Schemes
        • “...This glow did not appear to be a reflection of moonlight, as the moon was high and to its back.”

      • Subpoint : Presence, Space
        • “It was approximately 6 feet from me."

    • Piece 3 : Fallacies
      • Subpoint : Emotional Appeal
        • “When her eyes caught mine, she lost it and began to scream bloody murder. That settled it for me - I started the car and sped away.” 

    Conclusion:

    • Thesis : John's use of argument, premises, and fallacies in his report made his experience sound believable. 

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