Question: Identify the correct sequence of the elements of communication set by Aristotle: (a) Speech (b) Speaker (c) Audience (d) Occasion (e) Effect
Options:
(A), (D), (B), (C), (E)
(D), (B), (A), (E), (C)
(C), (D), (A), (E), (B)
(B), (A), (D), (C), (E)
• This sequence of elements represents Aristotle's model of communication, also known as the "Aristotelian model" or the "Rhetorical Triangle." According to Aristotle, effective communication involves the following five elements:
Speaker: The person responsible for delivering the message
Speech: The message itself, including the words, tone, and delivery style used by the speaker
Occasion: The context in which the message is being delivered, including the purpose, audience, and setting
Audience: The individuals or groups to whom the message is directed
Effect:Â The impact that the message has on the audience, including the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that it elicits
In this model, the speaker and speech are the central elements of communication, with the occasion and audience serving as the context in which the message is delivered, and the effect representing the outcome of the communication process. According to Aristotle, effective communication requires the speaker to carefully consider all of these elements and tailor their message to the particular audience and occasion in order to maximize its impact.
🔴Additional Information:
The Aristotle model of communication is a linear model with a focus on public speaking. The Aristotle model of communication was developed by the Greek philosopher and orator Aristotle, who proposed the linear model to demonstrate the importance of the speaker and their audience during communication.