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- Sep 2018
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www.perseus.tufts.edu www.perseus.tufts.edu
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enthymemes
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- The informal method of reasoning typical of rhetorical discourse. The enthymeme is sometimes defined as a "truncated syllogism" since either the major or minor premise found in that more formal method of reasoning is left implied. The enthymeme typically occurs as a conclusion coupled with a reason. When several enthymemes are linked together, this becomes sorites.
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We cannot trust this man, for he has perjured himself in the past. In this enthymeme, the major premise of the complete syllogism is missing:
Those who perjure themselves cannot be trusted. (Major premise - omitted) This man has perjured himself in the past. (Minor premise - stated) This man is not to be trusted. (Conclusion - stated) 2.
A figure of speech which bases a conclusion on the truth of its contrary. Example
If to be foolish is evil, then it is virtuous to be wise. This also an example of chiasmus
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- Oct 2013
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rhetoric.eserver.org rhetoric.eserver.org
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Three points must be studied in making a speech; and we have now completed the account of (1) Examples, Maxims, Enthymemes, and in general the thought-element -- the way to invent and refute arguments. [1403b] We have next to discuss (2) Style, and (3) Arrangement.
3 points of speechmaking
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- Sep 2013
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rhetoric.eserver.org rhetoric.eserver.org
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These writers, however, say nothing about enthymemes, which are the substance of rhetorical persuasion, but deal mainly with non-essentials. The arousing of prejudice, pity, anger, and similar emotions has nothing to do with the essential facts, but is merely a personal appeal to the man who is judging the case.
still not grasping "enthymemes"
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enthymemes, which are the substance of rhetorical persuasion,
Premises which aren't explicitly stated are the substance of rhetorical persuasion
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rhetoric.eserver.org rhetoric.eserver.org
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There are two kinds of enthymemes: (a) the demonstrative, formed by the conjunction of compatible propositions; (b) the refutative, formed by the conjuction of incompatible propositions.
We can either argue for and built arguments or critique and tear down ideas
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