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Essays In Persuasion

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This document discusses the history and theories of persuasion from ancient to modern times. It focuses on the original concepts of sophistry and Plato's philosophy of persuading people through influencing the mind. It also discusses the contrasting theories of modern theorist Kenneth Burke and how ancient and modern theorists have impacted attitudes and emotions through persuasion. The document examines Jane Austen's novel Persuasion and how social class influenced characters' views on marriage and relationships in Georgian society. It provides examples from Julius Caesar of persuasive strategies used by Mark Antony in his funeral oration for Caesar.

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Persuasion History of Persuasion Essay–Rough Draft The genesis of persuasion is about getting into the minds in a way that can persuade an influence their change of thoughts, actions or behavior. In fact, the human mind are not all alike, nor does everyone's mind think the same. In addition, going back to the relevance of human nature and the theories that originate from it. Persuasion theory is defined as a way to change someone's attitude, thought process, and/or influence their way of thinking (Bizer, 2004). This paper will focus on the original understanding of sophistry, view on Platos philosophy, in contrast of a modern theorist Kenneth Burke, ancient theory understanding along with the common understanding today. As this paper focuses on the...show more content... Going back into those ancient times where Platos understanding evolved around the intentions of persuading people through influencing the mind (Bizer, 2004). Although this may be true, on the flip side of that is the other theorist Kenneth Burke. Unlike Platos understanding, Kenneth Burke theory involves rhetoric from Aristotle. Where the both theories connect and have the same understanding is when the common factor is persuasion. These gentlemen along with other prior ancient philosophers and other modern theorists have made an impact on the way one's attitude or emotions will be persuaded. They use their theories along with additional factors in order to explain the correct aspects of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
Jane Austen's Persuasion Essay In the early 1800s Jane Austen wrote what would be her last novel, Persuasion. Persuasion is set during the "Georgian Society" which greatly affects the character's views and actions throughout the novel. Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth quickly fell in love when Anne was just nineteen years old, but because he wasn't wealthy enough, Anne was not given the permission by her father, Sir Walter, to marry him. Eight years after this incident, the roles have reversed; Sir Walter has lost all of his money and Frederick Wentworth is now known as Captain Wentworth. Throughout the novel, Anne tries to overcome struggles with social class in order to fulfill her longing of being with Captain Wentworth. Therese Anderson's statement about the...show more content... The assumption of money implying the quality of one's past and future is concretely established in this scene. For this very reason, Sir Walter did not want his daughter to marry a working man. He was afraid that if she would settle with someone who was not economically fit, she would be at a disadvantage, which was a common misconception during this time period. "Though every profession is necessary and honorable in any, who can live in a regular way, choosing their own hours... I say, to hold the blessings of health and a good appearance to the utmost" (Austen 20). Austen utilizes this passage to explain the character of Sir Walter and also show how much of an impact his views have on Anne. Although she loves Wentworth, she values her father's opinion much more. Austen goes on to illustrate another important characteristic of a man by creating dialogue between Mr. Shepherd, a family friend who only speaks of non–controversial topics, and Anne. Mr. Shepherd goes on to say, "Wentworth– Oh! Mr. Wentworth, the curate of a Monk–ford. I thought you were speaking of some man of property; Mr Wentworth was a nobody, quite unconnected" (Austen 23). Property was also used as a measurement of one's social class, which made Wentworth "unworthy" of Anne. Wentworth's lower social standing caused anxiety to her family as they were afraid it would hurt Anne if they were to get married. The Get more content on HelpWriting.net
1. Which of the many persuasive strategies and tactics discussed throughout the text would you say is the most ethical? Why? Of the many persuasive strategies and tactics discussed throughout the text, I would say that credibility would be one of the most ethical tools to use in many situations. The reason I suggest this is that, while credibility has some potential to be manipulative, it typically requires the user to actually have proven themselves worthy of the listener's time. The shear amount of time that someone, who intends to use credibility as an unethical use of persuasion, often would deter the very idea of utilizing this method from being an option. As a communicator making use of all of the tools in their arsenal, I think the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
Examples Of Persuasion Saudeni or as we know it, persuasion, has been used for many millennia, ever since the first breathing, thinking human being spoke its first words. Although a person can make an argument that they don't use persuasion at all and list examples, they are subconsciously using persuasion. We as humans do it so often that we don't even know we are doing it... almost like a sixth sense. Persuasion is our way of survival. Just like giraffe's have a long neck, or a cheetah having the speed of sports car. It is our way of surviving and thriving, and we take advantage of it. Children use persuasion to get that extra two dollars to buy the toy they have been saving up for the next time they went to the store. Adults use persuasion to nail a business interview to job they have wanted ever since they were a child. In Julius Caesar, a play...show more content... By doing so, the speaker has a better chance of persuading the audience. For example, Antony starts of his speech by saying "I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him." Antony says this as Brutus has just spoken before him about Caesar being ambitious, and Antony does not want to enrage the Roman people by opposing it outright. Another example of his speech is "He was my friend, faithful and just to me." He is trying to get the Roman people to listen to him by telling them that him and Caesar were friends and that he is in a way "trustworthy". Finally, Antony states "I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts." Antony is saying that he does not want to make the Roman people sympathetic or furious as he is a friend of the Romans. After Antony speaks, the people's hearts are "stolen", as that was what Antony wanted to happen, even though he said the exact opposite. Antony gains the trust of the Roman people during his speech with the use of Get more content on HelpWriting.net

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  • 1. Persuasion History of Persuasion Essay–Rough Draft The genesis of persuasion is about getting into the minds in a way that can persuade an influence their change of thoughts, actions or behavior. In fact, the human mind are not all alike, nor does everyone's mind think the same. In addition, going back to the relevance of human nature and the theories that originate from it. Persuasion theory is defined as a way to change someone's attitude, thought process, and/or influence their way of thinking (Bizer, 2004). This paper will focus on the original understanding of sophistry, view on Platos philosophy, in contrast of a modern theorist Kenneth Burke, ancient theory understanding along with the common understanding today. As this paper focuses on the...show more content... Going back into those ancient times where Platos understanding evolved around the intentions of persuading people through influencing the mind (Bizer, 2004). Although this may be true, on the flip side of that is the other theorist Kenneth Burke. Unlike Platos understanding, Kenneth Burke theory involves rhetoric from Aristotle. Where the both theories connect and have the same understanding is when the common factor is persuasion. These gentlemen along with other prior ancient philosophers and other modern theorists have made an impact on the way one's attitude or emotions will be persuaded. They use their theories along with additional factors in order to explain the correct aspects of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. Jane Austen's Persuasion Essay In the early 1800s Jane Austen wrote what would be her last novel, Persuasion. Persuasion is set during the "Georgian Society" which greatly affects the character's views and actions throughout the novel. Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth quickly fell in love when Anne was just nineteen years old, but because he wasn't wealthy enough, Anne was not given the permission by her father, Sir Walter, to marry him. Eight years after this incident, the roles have reversed; Sir Walter has lost all of his money and Frederick Wentworth is now known as Captain Wentworth. Throughout the novel, Anne tries to overcome struggles with social class in order to fulfill her longing of being with Captain Wentworth. Therese Anderson's statement about the...show more content... The assumption of money implying the quality of one's past and future is concretely established in this scene. For this very reason, Sir Walter did not want his daughter to marry a working man. He was afraid that if she would settle with someone who was not economically fit, she would be at a disadvantage, which was a common misconception during this time period. "Though every profession is necessary and honorable in any, who can live in a regular way, choosing their own hours... I say, to hold the blessings of health and a good appearance to the utmost" (Austen 20). Austen utilizes this passage to explain the character of Sir Walter and also show how much of an impact his views have on Anne. Although she loves Wentworth, she values her father's opinion much more. Austen goes on to illustrate another important characteristic of a man by creating dialogue between Mr. Shepherd, a family friend who only speaks of non–controversial topics, and Anne. Mr. Shepherd goes on to say, "Wentworth– Oh! Mr. Wentworth, the curate of a Monk–ford. I thought you were speaking of some man of property; Mr Wentworth was a nobody, quite unconnected" (Austen 23). Property was also used as a measurement of one's social class, which made Wentworth "unworthy" of Anne. Wentworth's lower social standing caused anxiety to her family as they were afraid it would hurt Anne if they were to get married. The Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. 1. Which of the many persuasive strategies and tactics discussed throughout the text would you say is the most ethical? Why? Of the many persuasive strategies and tactics discussed throughout the text, I would say that credibility would be one of the most ethical tools to use in many situations. The reason I suggest this is that, while credibility has some potential to be manipulative, it typically requires the user to actually have proven themselves worthy of the listener's time. The shear amount of time that someone, who intends to use credibility as an unethical use of persuasion, often would deter the very idea of utilizing this method from being an option. As a communicator making use of all of the tools in their arsenal, I think the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Examples Of Persuasion Saudeni or as we know it, persuasion, has been used for many millennia, ever since the first breathing, thinking human being spoke its first words. Although a person can make an argument that they don't use persuasion at all and list examples, they are subconsciously using persuasion. We as humans do it so often that we don't even know we are doing it... almost like a sixth sense. Persuasion is our way of survival. Just like giraffe's have a long neck, or a cheetah having the speed of sports car. It is our way of surviving and thriving, and we take advantage of it. Children use persuasion to get that extra two dollars to buy the toy they have been saving up for the next time they went to the store. Adults use persuasion to nail a business interview to job they have wanted ever since they were a child. In Julius Caesar, a play...show more content... By doing so, the speaker has a better chance of persuading the audience. For example, Antony starts of his speech by saying "I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him." Antony says this as Brutus has just spoken before him about Caesar being ambitious, and Antony does not want to enrage the Roman people by opposing it outright. Another example of his speech is "He was my friend, faithful and just to me." He is trying to get the Roman people to listen to him by telling them that him and Caesar were friends and that he is in a way "trustworthy". Finally, Antony states "I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts." Antony is saying that he does not want to make the Roman people sympathetic or furious as he is a friend of the Romans. After Antony speaks, the people's hearts are "stolen", as that was what Antony wanted to happen, even though he said the exact opposite. Antony gains the trust of the Roman people during his speech with the use of Get more content on HelpWriting.net