Rhetorical Modes

Rhetorical modes Stravinsky uses in order to convey his point of view

The rhetorical modes modes

Stravinsky discusses orchestra conductors, making observations and conclusions concerning their true necessity. He seemingly has carefully studied conductors' behavior and effectively conveys his view to the reader. To present his point of view clearly, Stravinsky makes use of diction, satirical statements, and comparisons.

Stravinsky manipulates his diction throughout the passage. He often uses quotations to place emphasis on certain words. His placement of quotes around the words "great" and "style" encourage the reader to look into the word for added meaning. Throughout, Stravinsky's overall diction and statements seem rather rash and bold. He does not hesitate to present his feelings about the subject. For instance, he boldly states that "the incidence of ego disease is naturally high to begin with." In doing so he presents the reader with the feeling of confidence. In turn, the reader doesn't question Stravinsky's overall knowledge of the subject matter. Also this creates a sense of informality.

Throughout the passage, it seems as though Stravinsky is simply conversing with his audience. He uses parentheses and dashes within statements to create somewhat of an aside with the reader as in lines 9 and 31-34. Using this technique makes the reader feel more comfortable and therefore better relate to the ideas being presented it follows that the recently created "more flexible mode of accumulation" would produce a different form of time-space experience. Nor does he consider the relation of postmodern theoretical and cultural practices to the environment: do they replicate repressive modernist assumptions or encourage a non-exploitative relation to nature? Although Harvey remains silent on this issue, postmodern critiques of totalizing and dualistic outlooks seem to hold some promise for developing an entirely new epistemological and ontological relation to nature. (Benjamin et.al 1971)

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