In this article the use of rhetoric is not concurrent with our understanding from The Theory Toolbox. Take for example this quote: “Sanders is intensifying, rather than softening his rhetoric against the front-runner.” When the word rhetoric is used, it resembles the word diction, not our definition of rhetoric which is writing in order to persuade. Another example from this article refers to Clinton’s rhetoric from her 2008 campaign, saying that “Clinton’s rhetoric clearly suggested she was leaning toward exiting the race” (Schultheis n.pag.). In this example as well the use of rhetoric is also understood to mean word choice. Clearly, the use of the word rhetoric in the media is not always concurrent with its
In this article the use of rhetoric is not concurrent with our understanding from The Theory Toolbox. Take for example this quote: “Sanders is intensifying, rather than softening his rhetoric against the front-runner.” When the word rhetoric is used, it resembles the word diction, not our definition of rhetoric which is writing in order to persuade. Another example from this article refers to Clinton’s rhetoric from her 2008 campaign, saying that “Clinton’s rhetoric clearly suggested she was leaning toward exiting the race” (Schultheis n.pag.). In this example as well the use of rhetoric is also understood to mean word choice. Clearly, the use of the word rhetoric in the media is not always concurrent with its