Rhetoric

I feel that most of the readings we've come across this semester use the tenets of rhetoric in one way or another, whether they mean to inform or persuade an audience. The rhetors will often use ethos in their favor by using their academic credentials to back up their arguments. The rhetor is also aware of the factors in which their arguments will be presented and who the audience and will adjust to the situation accordingly. Arguably the most important factor is how the rhetor approaches decorum. The words they use and how well they are put together is often the deciding factor for an audience.