Rhetoric
Although it is frequently understood to refer to the art of effective discourse, the term "rhetoric" refers variously to the study or analysis of discourse, to the ability to cr...
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Communication Skills and Disorders
The skills needed to use language (spoken, written, signed, or otherwise communicated) to interact with others, and problems related to the development of these skil...
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In the following excerpt from a work originally published in 1924, Baldwin examines both the construction and content of Books I and 2 of Rhetoric. He maintains that in this work, which should be rega...
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In the following essay, Crem examines the first chapter and the beginning of the second chapter of Book I of Aristotle's Rhetoric, arguing that he offers a scientific treatment of the subject i...
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In the following essay, Jordan studies Aristotle's use of metaphor in Rhetoric, asserting that the context of Aristotle's statements about metaphor indicates that his conception of metap...
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In the following essay, Erickson traces 2,300 years of the history of Rhetoric, from its probable composition date, the myths regarding the loss and recovery of the text, early translations and public...
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In the following essay, Brinton examines the canonical status of Rhetoric, defending it against those who would reject the text as dated due to the "emergence of the social-scientific study of ...
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Rhetoric, unlike a well-defined science such as physics, has been portrayed in many lights by classical and contemporary rhetoricians alike. Rhetorical thought has been contributed to Corax and Tisia...
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Some of the sharp rhetoric between Republicans and Democrats in recent days:"Not since the days of Watergate, when our judicial system and intelligence community were deployed by the White House in...
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The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Sunday he had no evidence Iran was working actively to build nuclear weapons and expressed concern that escalating rhetoric from the U.S. could bring disa...
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The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Sunday he had no evidence Iran was working actively to build nuclear weapons and expressed concern that escalating rhetoric from the U.S. could bring disa...
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Ever since Roe v. Wade in 1973, graphic descriptions of abortion have been staples of abortion opponents. Abortion rights advocates have preferred more scientific terms. Neither is by accident.The ...
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With Toyota poised to enter NASCAR's Nextel Cup series this season, Ford team owner Jack Roush is revving up the combative rhetoric.Roush, the loudest critic of NASCAR's decision to allow the Japan...
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Republican presidential candidates are adding a twist to one of the principal tenets of medicine: First, do no harm — to yourself.That was evident Sunday night during their debate on the Span...
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Treasury prices closed mixed Friday after comments from Federal Reserve officials chilled a powerful rally that sent the benchmark 10-year note's yield to its lowest point in more than two years.Fe...
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Rhetoric
Communication Skills and Disorders
Critical Essay by Charles Sears Baldwin
Rhetorical Thought, Useful or Antiquated?
Hot rhetoric in Washington
