Sneaky, Sneaky What Did You Just Say to Me?
In logical arguments, claims come in neutral forms – without the “bells and whistles” that evoke …
Rhetoric
Don’t Fall for That Fallacy, Part Two
A fallacy is a mistake in reasoning that is often accidental. However, sometimes people use faulty …
Deductive Versus Inductive Reasoning
Reasoning can be an effective way to convince someone. You probably reason with others every day. …
Euphemisms and Dysphemisms
People use euphemisms and dysphemisms to enhance what they really mean or to avoid directly saying …
Visual Rhetoric
Visual rhetoric communicates themes and ideas through images, color and text style. Art, display ads and …
9 Examples of Rhetorical Slanters
Slanters are the bells and whistles, the devices that praise, censure, downplay, obscure, or distract. They are …
How to Fact Check
Wondering how to Fact Check? For works that are purportedly “non-fiction,” how do we know what …
The 5 Canons of Rhetoric
The Five Canons of Rhetoric In classical rhetoric, five basic principles form the bones of rhetorical …
Public Speaking: Two Quick Tips for Finding Your Natural Voice
A natural voice is a valuable asset when you speak in public. The sincerity, warmth and …
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The Rhetorical Situation
Whenever you find yourself communicating with the intent of modifying someone’s or a group’s perspective, you …