2007-03-23 08:17:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
False. Rhetoric is always an emotional play.
2007-03-23 08:21:19 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Rhetoric is designed to instill talking points in those that are sympathetic to a cause, idea or person. Nothing about rhetoric implies logic or facts.
2007-03-23 15:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you mean by rhetoric.
One definition (according to Yahoo!'s dictionary) is "The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively."
Another is "Language that is elaborate, pretentious, insincere, or intellectually vacuous."
A well-stated argument can be quite effective. One filled with vacuous language, now that I think about it, can be equally effective, thought not necessarily logical. Most talk radio is a perfect example of this.
2007-03-23 15:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by Babu Chicorico 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beyond a shadow of a doubt, speaking rhetorically of course.
2007-03-23 15:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by webned 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
If you can show both logical and emotional reasons in support of a position, the logic will be easier to accept.
2007-03-23 15:21:54 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but an argument, logical or not, can be enhanced a lot more with a gun. :)
2007-03-23 15:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That word is over-rated.
2007-03-23 15:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by woooof ! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, that's what persuasive speech is all about. It's not just what you say, it's how you say it.
2007-03-23 15:21:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋