Aristotle believed persuasion should primarily rely on reason and logic, known as 'logos'. He developed his ideas about rhetoric around 300 B.C., emphasizing the importance of structured arguments. The correct response to the first question is option C .
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According to Aristotle, persuasion should primarily rely on C. Reason and logic . Aristotle believed that the most effective form of persuasion is rational and logical argumentation. He highlighted the importance of using sound reasoning (logos) as a critical component in convincing an audience.
C. Logical reasoning and structure of the argument is what logos focuses on in persuasive communication. Logos is one of the three modes of persuasion identified by Aristotle, and it emphasizes the logical structure and factual evidence within an argument. This appeals to the audience's sense of reason.
Aristotle developed his communication model around B. 300 B.C. Aristotle's works on rhetoric, particularly in his book 'Rhetoric,' laid the foundational principles of persuasive communication and have been influential in the field for centuries.
A. It applies only to spoken communication is NOT true about Aristotle's view of rhetoric. Aristotle's concept of rhetoric is not limited to spoken communication; it also encompasses written communication. His rhetorical theory includes three modes of persuasion: ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (reason), all integral to both spoken and written forms of persuasive discourse.