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RTC611S - RHETORICAL THEORY AND CRITICISM - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2025 |
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nAmI BI AunIVE RSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESA, ND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNICATION
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF COMMUNICATION/ BACHELOROF ENGLISHAND LINGUISTICS
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 07BCMM/07BENL LEVEL:6
COURSECODE: RTC611S
COURSENAME:
RHETORICALTHEORYAND CRITICISM
SESSION: MAY/JUNE 2025
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER:THEORY
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER
FIRSTOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION PAPER
DR. E. MUKUBONDA
MODERATOR: PROF. M. MHENE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL FOUR questions.
2.Read all the questions carefully before answering them.
3.lndicate whether you are a FT, PT, or DE student.
4.Please write legibly.
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF _2_ PAGES(Including this front page).
N.B. Candidates must structure their answers along the scheme set out in each question to
earn optimal marks.
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Question 1
25 marks
(a) List AL.Lthe three artistic proofs according to Aristotle. Define them and discuss how
each is used in speeches and written communication?
(b) Define inartistic proofs and give examples?
Question 2
25 marks
(a) In a precise manner, explain what the Five Canons of Rhetoric are and who they are
associated with. Give relevant examples to explain each canon?
Question 3
25 marks
(a) Identify, explain, and distinguish between the two types of rhetorical 'subjects'?
Question,4
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 {15 marks)
(b) Demonstrate the use of critical thinking with one clear example for each of the seven
factors (10 marks)
End of examination question paper
Total: 100 marks