Reflexões sobre a retórica pedagógica: as partes do discurso no ensino da escrita acadêmica

Abstract

Rhetoric, a theoretical subject organized by Aristotle in the Classic era, has the aim to analyze, through discourse, the available means to achieve persuasion in each particular case. This knowledge area has been the matter of discussion and pondering since the genesis of humanity and has a dual face. Therefore, it is possible to understand Rhetoric as both: an analytical tool, employed nowadays by the scholars to interpret the peculiarities of an argumentative/persuasive discourse, when pondered in its success or failure in a discursive way; and as a practical device, capable of guiding those who want to write a rhetorical piece. The main discussion of this study lies on the second face of Rhetoric, the practical, pedagogical, one. Employing knowledge acquired from the classical theorists of this field, the objective of this paper is to aid in academic writing skills, through the rhetorical concept of parts of speech, in the specific skills of objectivity, clarity, and economy. Thus, throughout this discussion, the scientific text will be considered as a rhetorical discourse, once it has the aim to present a particular case to an audience, which, in turn, will decide if it is valid or not. In conclusion, this paper will present a suggestion on academic writing composition in a rhetorical way.