Which of the following does NOT correctly describe rhetoric?

A. Rhetoric is the art of making a good argument.
B. Rhetoric is what is said.
C. Rhetoric is how it is said.
D. Rhetoric is information spread for promoting a cause.

Information spread for promoting a cause is propaganda . Rhetoric can be understood as the way of saying things in an articulate, well-structured manner ("how it is said") and choosing cleverly which words, facts and ideas to omit and which ones to express ("what is said") with the intention of presenting an argument in an effective or convincing way ("the art of making a good argument").

Answered by speakingsilis | 2024-06-12

The option that does NOT correctly describe rhetoric is D: 'Rhetoric is information spread for promoting a cause.' This is misleading, as it aligns more with propaganda rather than the broader art of persuasion that characterizes rhetoric. Rhetoric encompasses both the content of communication (what is said) and its delivery (how it is said).
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Answered by speakingsilis | 2024-12-19