Essays on Rhetoric

Aristotle “Rhetoric” Aristotle, in his treatise “Rhetoric,” gives his positive opinion over the subject of rhetoric, explaining the reasoning of why should be taught and spread. Starting with chapter one, Aristotle gives individual examples as to why rhetoric is important and should be used. Firstly,…

In the 1980’s, the HIV/AIDS Epidemic began, which would lead to the death of “6 Million” by 1996 and would affect millions more. The film, United in Anger: A History of ACT UP, follows the activist group in their mission to procure national recognition- by…

The effective use of rhetoric is a key part of speeches as they evoke emotions and persuade the audience; enabling the orator to establish their focus whilst creating a sense of trust and transparency. A key example of this is reflected within both Anwar Sadat’s…

Authors of informational texts use techniques to create meaning and emphasize their ideas. These are called rhetorical devices. Imagine watching someone give a speech. If the speaker is simply looking down at a piece of paper and listing facts in a monotone voice, you likely…

It is evident that style in political discourse can help politicians to reach different purposes like impressing the public or obtaining support from them. Each politician has his own style when speaking to the public or to the media: in order to get their purposes,…