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RTC611S - RHETORICAL THEORY AND CRITICISM - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES,AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF COMMUNICATION/ BACHELOROF ENGLISH
QUALIFICATION CODE: 06BACO/06BAEN LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: RTC611S
COURSE NAME:
RHETORICALTHEORYAND CRITICISM
SESSION: JUNE 2022
TIME: 2 HOURS
PAPER: {PAPER1)
MARKS: 50
SECOND OPPORTUNITY /SUPPLEMENTRY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER
DR. C. PEEL,MR C MATENGU
MODERATOR: DR. M. MHENE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper has five questions in total. Answer TWO questions, one of
which must be Question 1 as it is compulsory. Choose one other
question from the remaining four. Candidates may not choose to
substitute Question 1 with another question.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering them.
3. Indicate whether you are a FT, PT, or DE student.
THIS EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _5_ PAGES {Including this front page)
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Question 1
(RTC)
25 marks
One of the dimensions of Kenneth Burke's understanding _ofidentification by common
ground is illustrated in what he calls 'identification by an assumed we'. Critique the
strengths and weaknesses of the World Health Organisation's COVID messaging
(attached) in the light of Burke's claim that rhetors my use references such as 'we', "in
a way that... allows the speaker to group together parties who have little in common"
(Study Guide, 2017, p.53).
(a) Explanation of 'identification by an assumed we' ............................................5.. marks
(b) Context of the WHO's COVID messaging..........................................................5...marks
(c) Critique whether, and if so, how, such messaging by the WHO
Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, rhetorically succeeds in identifying
his audience by common ground (excerpts of Dr Ghebreyesus's presentation
attached to this question paper) ......................................................................1..5. marks
Question 2
25 marks
Identify and discuss the merits and/or demerits of each of the five types of Ad
Hominem messages deployed by Amakali, Kangira, and Ekanjume-lllong (2019),
generating 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 (Sx4 marks) .....................................................................2..0. marks
(b) Generating your own examples (one for each category, lxS mrks) ...............5 marks
Question 3
25 marks
Read and determine whether the following argument is inductive or deductive. Give
reasons for your answer.
1st premise: When it is raining, the streets are wet and unsafe.
2nd premise: Car tyres have reduced grip on wet streets.
Conclusion : When it is raining, motorists should take extra care and reduce speed to
save lives.
(a) Definition of an inductive argument.. ..........................................................7....5 marks
(b) Definition of a deductive argument.. ...........................................................7....5 marks
(c) Correct answer whether the argument is inductive or deductive, giving detailed
reasons for your answer ...............................................................................1..0.. marks
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Question 4
25 marks
Account for the role and content you might expect of pathos in a speech that the
President of Namibia might give on these three national occasions:
Independence Day............................................................................................5...m.. arks
CassingaDay......................................................................................................5...m.. arks
Heroes Day........................................................................................................5...m..arks
A concise but meaningful definition of pathos, with examples ......................10 marks
Question S
25 marks
Justify, with examples, why and how a rhetor should employ Cicero's canons of
rhetoric in demonstrating each of the following qualities:
(a) Know the topic well .........................................................................................5...m.. arks
(b) Be prepared to address any negative responses from the audience .............5 marks
(c) Be flexible ...........................................................................................................5...m..arks
(d) Be consistent ......................................................................................................5...m.. arks
(e) Involve the audience by responding honestly to their demands and concerns .
......5 marks
End of examination memorandum
Total: SOmarks
Appendix 1 follows/. ..
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Appendix 1
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing for Geneva-based
journalists - 20 December 2021
Good afternoon ....
The last time we hosted you, in July last year, none of us could have imagined that
almost 18 months later, we would still be in the grip of the pandemic.
More than 3.3 million people have lost their lives to COVID-19 this year - more
deaths than from HIV, malaria and tuberculosis combined in 2020.
And still, COVID-19 continues to claim around 50 000 lives every week.
That's not to mention.the unreported deaths, and the millions of excess deaths
caused by disruptions to essential health services.
Africa is now facing a steep wave of infections, driven largely by the Omicron
variant. Just a month ago, Africa was reporting its lowest number of cases in 18
months. Last week, it reported the fourth-highest number of cases in a single week
so far.
There is now consistent evidence that Omicron is spreading significantly faster than
the Delta variant. And it is more likely that people who have been vaccinated or have
recovered from COVID-19 could be infected or reinfected. There can be no doubt
that increased social mixing over the holiday period in many countries will lead to
increased cases, overwhelmed health systems and more deaths.
All of us are sick of this pandemic. All of us want to spend time with friends and
family. All of us want to get back to normal. The fastest way to do that is for all of us
- leaders and individuals - to make the difficult decisions that must be made to
protect ourselves and others. We must fight this pandemic together. In some cases,
that will mean cancelling or delaying events - just as we have had to cancel the
reception we planned to have with you today. But an event cancelled is better than
a life cancelled. It's better to cancel now and celebrate later, than to celebrate now
and grieve later.
None of us want to be here again in 12 months' time, talking about missed
opportunities, continued inequity, or new variants. If we are to end the pandemic in
the coming year, we must end inequity, by ensuring 70% of the population of every
country is vaccinated by the middle of next year. Last week, WHO issued Emergency
Use Listing for a ninth vaccine, produced by the Serum Institute of India under
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license from Novavax. This new vaccine is part of the COVAX portfolio, and we hope
that it will play an important role in achieving our global vaccination targets.
[...]
2022 must be the year we end the pandemic. But it must also be the year that all
countries invest in preventing a future disaster on this scale, and in accelerating
efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
[...]
• Thisspeech has been abridged.
Source: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-
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