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Invention
A shift from having to say something to having something to say.
Invenire
Latin term meaning "to find," from which "invention" is derived.
Definition of Invention
The art of finding and developing materials; the ability to discover ideas.
Systematic/Formal Development
Involves journalist questions:who, what, when, where, why.
Modes of Development
Includes definition, cause/effect, process analysis, compare/contrast, etc.
Intuitive Development
Techniques such as free writing, journaling, brainstorming, reading, and discussion.
Arrangement
The process of putting things together for rhetorical effect.
Organization
Selecting evidence and ordering it with purpose.
Argument Structure
Comprises four parts:assertion, concession, evidence/rebuttal, conclusion.
Assertion
The part of an argument that states "I believeā¦"
Concession
Acknowledges opposing views with "Others may thinkā¦"
Evidence/Rebuttal
Supports the argument with "However, Iām right becauseā¦"
Conclusion
Summarizes the argument with "Thereforeā¦ agree with me."
Aristotleās Classical Arrangement
A structured approach to argumentation including exordium, narration, partition, confirmation, refutation, and peroration.
Exordium
The introduction of an argument.
Narration
Provides background information and context.
Partition
Outlines and defines the scope of the argument.
Confirmation
Offers evidence and forms the body of the argument.
Refutation
Addresses counter-arguments.
Peroration
The conclusion of the argument.
Style
Refers to how things are presented in writing.
Good Style
Depends on the situation and includes elements like figurative language, diction, and syntax.
Memory
Cultural literacy; what you know and can access.
Aristotleās Time
Emphasized memorizing and learning elaborate mnemonics.
Modern Memory
Focuses on how text looks on a page.
Delivery of Text
Involves font size/style, use of white space, visuals, layout, and formatting.
Writing Guidelines
Includes writing on one side of the paper, not skipping lines, and ensuring legibility.
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