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WHAT'S WITH ALL THIS RHETORIC?
With all the political discourse in the news today, you might have heard the word "rhetoric" bandied around. Trouble is, few (if any) of the pundits who are so fond of this word use it accurately or appropriately. So, what's up with "rhetoric"? This wiki should help you demystify the rumor, innuendo, and misappropriation surrounding rhetoric, the first and arguably most noble of all academic disciplines.
Now it'sIt's time to about rhetoric. Follow this link ( ) to takeTake the following quiz and
{wiki_quiz_--_what_is_rhetoric.JPG} Next, read the acrostic poem "Rhetoric" to get even more information about this fascinating art form!
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{School_of_Athens.JPG} Raphael's "School of Athens" depicts some of the greatest intellectual minds of antiquity practicing rhetoric in the search for truth. Aristotle and Plato converse in the center, and Socrates sits before them on the steps.
Finally, to demonstrate your new-found understanding, complete the following acrostic "Topical Thinking" Webspiration on the word "Rhetoric." Have fun with it!
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Use the link http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/acrostic/ to get started.
{School_of_Athens.JPG} Raphael's "School of Athens" depicts some of the greatest intellectual minds of antiquity practicing rhetoric in the search for truth. Aristotle and Plato converse in the center, and Socrates sits before them on the steps.
the following acrostic "Topical Thinking" on the subjectword "Rhetoric." Have

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Now it's your turn ... create an acrostic poem about Rhetoric using the name of one of the art's greatest practitioners: PLATO
Use the link http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/acrostic/ to get started.
{School_of_Athens.JPG} Raphael's "School of Athens" depicts some of the greatest intellectual minds of antiquity practicing rhetoric in the search for truth. Aristotle and Plato converse in the center, and Socrates sits before them on the steps.
Finally, to demonstrate your new-found understanding, complete the following "Topical Thinking" Webspiration on the subject "Rhetoric." Have fun with it!

Now it's your turn ... create an acrostic poem about Rhetoric using the name of one of the art's greatest practitioners: PLATO
{School_of_Athens.JPG} Raphael's "School of Athens" depicts some of the greatest intellectual minds of antiquity practicing rhetoric in the search for truth. Aristotle and Plato converse in the center, and Socrates sits before them on the steps.
Finally, to demonstrate your new-found understanding, complete the following "Topical Thinking" Webspiration on the subject "Rhetoric." Have fun with it!

Now it's time to determine what you already know about rhetoric. Follow this link ( ) to take the quiz and find out.
{wiki_quiz_--_what_is_rhetoric.JPG} Next, read the acrostic poem "Rhetoric" to get even more information about this fascinating art form!
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Now it's your turn ... create an acrostic poem about Rhetoric using the name of one of the art's greatest practitioners: PLATO
{School_of_Athens.JPG} Raphael's "School

With all the political discourse in the news today, you might have heard the word "rhetoric" bandied around. Trouble is, few (if any) of the pundits who are so fond of this word use it accurately or appropriately. So, what's up with "rhetoric"? This wiki should help you demystify the rumor, innuendo, and misappropriation surrounding rhetoric, the first and arguably most noble of all academic disciplines.
Now it's time to determine what you already know about rhetoric. Follow this link ( ) to take the quiz and find out.
{wiki_quiz_--_what_is_rhetoric.JPG} Next, read the acrostic poem "Rhetoric" to get even more information about this fascinating art form!
{Acrostic_rhetoric.JPG} {School_of_Athens.JPG} Raphael's "School of Athens" depicts some of the greatest intellectual minds of antiquity practicing rhetoric in the search for truth. Aristotle and Plato converse in the center, and Socrates sits before them on the steps.

With all the political discourse in the news today, you might have heard the word "rhetoric" bandied around. Trouble is, few (if any) of the pundits who are so fond of this word use it accurately or appropriately. So, what's up with "rhetoric"? This wiki should help you demystify the rumor, innuendo, and misappropriation surrounding rhetoric, the first and arguably most noble of all academic disciplines.
Now it's time to determine what you already know about rhetoric. Follow this link ( ) to take the quiz and find out.
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{Acrostic_rhetoric.JPG} {School_of_Athens.JPG} Raphael's "School of Athens" depicts some of the greatest intellectual minds of antiquity practicing rhetoric in the search for truth. Aristotle and Plato converse in the center, and Socrates sits before them on the steps.