What is Rhetoric?
Rhetoric, whether it be speech or writing, has always been a tool used methodically, at least I had thought. Aristotle could not disagree more, as an important aspect of his ideologies rested on the idea of topos, literally the place the argument takes place. This idea stresses utilizing the situation one is in to reach into the correct rhetorical appeal so as to persuade the audience. Contrary to a my previous belief, that rhetoric must be a planned statement that appeals to everyone. However, audiences change, and sometimes to make the same argument one has to devise a new way of delivering it. The rhetorical triangle is constantly spinning, and wherever the dart lands on that triangle, whatever the audiences appeal may be, a great persuader will change his appeal and find the best method of delivery.