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RTC611S - RHETORICAL THEORY AND CRITICISM - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2024 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES, AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION/ BACHELOR OF ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS
QUALIFICATION CODE:
07BCMM/07BENL
COURSE CODE: RTC 6115
SESSION: JUNE/JULY 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
LEVEL: 6
COURSE NAME:
RHETORICALTHEORY AND CRITICISM
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER 1)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
DR. C. PEEL
MODERATOR: DR. M. MHENE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer THREE questions. Question 1 is compulsory.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering them.
3. Indicate whether you are a FT, PT, or DE student.
4. Please write legibly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _2_ PAGES {Including this front page)
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Question 1
(Compulsory)
50 marks
(a) In 600 words or more, explain what the Five Canons of Rhetoric are and who they
are associated with. Give relevant examples to explain each canon.
Question 2
25 marks
Critical thinking involves seven fundamental factors that help us to determine the
truth in everyday life.
(a) Identify and explain the seven factors ..............................................................1..4 marks
(b) Demonstrate the use of critical thinking with one clear example for each of the
seven factors .......................................................................................................1..1.. marks
N.B. Candidates must structure their answers along the scheme set out above to
earn optimal marks.
Question 3
25 marks
One of the three proofs in Aristotle's rhetoric is Pathos. In 600 words or more, define
it and discuss how it is used in speeches and written communication.
Question 4
25 marks
a) Identify, explain, and distinguish between the two types of rhetorical 'subjects': {i}
Functional persuasion; and (ii) Literary persuasion.
[2x12.5 marks]
Question 5
25 marks
Identify and discuss the merits and/or demerits of each of the five types of Ad
Hominem messages, using your own examples to demonstrate your understanding of
each category. Marks will be awarded for:
(a) Identifying and discussing merits/demerits of each of the 5 categories of Ad
Hominem messages (SX4marks) ......................................................................2..0 marks
(b) Generating your own examples (one for each category, lxS mrks) ...............5 marks
End of Examination Question Paper
Total: 100 marks
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