The video explained what rhetoric is, which is a variety of different components. It points that rhetoric is misconstrued as a form of lies or “bullshit.” This conflicted with my previous thoughts, that rhetoric is just a way to express words deeper than what they seem. My thoughts on rhetoric have now evolved to it now being a form of effective expression or communication of thoughts. It’s how to develop a message so a point is transferred successfully. In other words, everyone is on the same page. The author has to use their context in a way to convey and speak to the audience’s needs. Rhetoric is used for multiple purposes and in an assortment of forms whether we realize it or not. The video points out that it is used to comprehend or grasp
