English 101
04/21/15
Responding To Other Blogs
It seems that since the class is all reading the same book we all have the same basic idea to thinking rhetorically and using those thoughts to write, understand what we read, and how we use it in every day thought. The dictionary explanation of the word does not do it justice. The book goes into far more detail. Still trying to understand why the meaning of the word can mean so many different things. I have talked to family and friends in conversation about what the word means to them and they all have the same explanation. For most people, the definition is simple and blunt. Rhetoric questions are usually dramatizations or exaggerations of a persons opinion. A way of saying, "Well Duh!". I believe we are learning that it is more a way to think and react. If your listening rhetorically, you keep your mind open to others thoughts and allow the idea to be possible or true. If your speaking rhetorically your presenting your idea in a way that you hope others will be open minded and listen to. Taking extra care to explain why your idea is a good one.
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