Rhetoric
Rhetoric
For your fifth writing exercise, read the article in the link below. Then, in 1-2 pages, answer the following prompt. Remember to quote directly from Covino and Jolliffe’s article to help support your points.
Writing Prompt:
Take an aspect of rhetorical theory (for example, one of the canons) and apply it to the hottest topic of discussion in the news today. For example, how is the information about that topic delivered? Or how do the people talking about that topic try to persuade through the use of emotional appeals?