Rhetoric is not just about persuasion but also includes the art of effective communication, argumentation, and discourse.

RHETORIC IS ALL AROUND US! IT'S HOW WE COMMUNICATE! Rhetoric is used in various fields, including politics, advertising, law, that really convincing text message you sent to your mom asking her to bring you lunch...

There are over 200 identified rhetorical devices, ranging from the more familiar (like metaphor and alliteration) to the less common (like chiasmus and anthimeria). How many can you list right now?

Ethos: an appeal to the speaker's or writer's credibility, trustworthiness, or authority

Pathos: an appeal to the audience's emotions, aiming to evoke feelings like empathy, anger, happiness, or fear.

Logos: Logos is an appeal to logic, reason, or evidence.

"Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes - A short story with themes of morality and empathy, utilizing rhetorical devices such as dialogue and characterization.

"I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr. - A famous speech that showcases powerful rhetorical strategies, such as anaphora, alliteration, and pathos.

"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift - A satirical essay that uses irony and hyperbole to critique social and political issues.

"Caged Bird" - A poem that uses metaphors to explore themes of freedom, oppression, and the power of hope and resilience.