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Why might you use rhetoric in talking to your friends?

A. To discuss in a fair manner what to do with your friends this weekend
B. To let yourself be persuaded to buy a new, pricey computer game
C. To list reasons why your friends should watch a movie you want to see
D. To play music you think your friends would like to hear, without asking

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@beccaboo333 

Why might you use rhetoric in talking to your friends?

 		A.	To discuss in a fair manner what to do with your friends this weekend
 		B.	To let yourself be persuaded to buy a new, pricey computer game
 		C.	To list reasons why your friends should watch a movie you want to see
 		D.	To play music you think your friends would like to hear, without asking

anonymous · Answer

The first thing we need to do is to find out what "rhetoric" is.

anonymous · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

Rhetoric is the art of discourse, an art that aims to improve the capability of writers or speakers that attempt to inform, persuade, or motivate particular audiences.

So, this is addressing persuasive writing or discussion.

anonymous · Answer

The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.

anonymous · Answer

Right.

anonymous · Answer

b

anonymous · Answer

I think we know what the answer is now.

anonymous · Answer

Think that one through. Are you trying to persuade them, or are you letting others persuade you. If you're the one doing the rhetoric, does that make sense to you?

anonymous · Answer

c

anonymous · Answer

Exactly. Because you are the one trying to persuade the others.