49 Wrapping Up

We started our discussion of rhetoric by defining what rhetoric is and is not. Rhetoric shifts across its traditions, cultures, and various situations because of contextual differences. As writers, we need to use the available means of persuasion to achieve rhetorical success in communication.

Want to Learn More?

We recommend checking out a few more articles if you’d like to learn more about rhetoric:

• Opinion Article on Confirmation bias
• A Short and Highly Idiosyncratic History of Rhetoric
• What Do Students Need to Know About Rhetoric?
• Five Features of Better Arguments
• Political History of the Birth of Rhetoric