Review questions1. what is "rhetoric" and where did the term originate?
Social Studies · College · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Rhetoric is the art of effective or persuasive communication, especially through speaking or writing. It involves the use of language to inform, persuade, or motivate an audience. The term "rhetoric" originated from ancient Greece. The Greek philosopher Aristotle, in his work "Rhetoric," extensively studied and defined the principles of persuasive communication. The study of rhetoric was an essential part of classical education in Greece and later in Rome, emphasizing the skills needed for public speaking and effective communication in various contexts.