Rhetoric

When I think of rhetoric, the most obvious idea come to mind-persuasion. Persuasion can have a very powerful effect on people. After all, you will be able to shape the way someone thinks or acts. It is important to remember that even though you may want to persuade somebody, you must never mislead or manipulate them.


After the discussion in class about rhetoric, I really started to think about which form of rhetoric is used on me daily. Every time I drive past a sign, rhetoric is at work. Every time I see an advertisement, rhetoric is at work. It is present when I communicate with people, even in simple situations when a friend asks for a favor.