Thinking and Acting Rhetorically

Rhetoric is having an open mind, being ready to learn and ready to receive new information. In doing this, we develop our own thoughts to be used in rhetorical situations later in life. Different forms of rhetoric can be used everyday, and, formally, you can get your viewpoint across on any given topic. Rhetoric and Writing are extremely useful studies that can take you far in life. Everyone learns better from someone who is educated in speech and rhetoric rather than someone who isn't. The definition rhetoric has many meanings. Acting rhetorically is a way of using information to act on something you have learned. Speaking rhetorically is the best way to get your point across, and with proper education and studying, you can do just that. Visual, literacy, digital, and teaching can all be forms or rhetoric. Rhetoric is a "branch" of English, so really anyone has the capability to study and achieve the many uses of it. In order to get your point across to your audience, though, you must remember their mindset and how that effects their way of thinking. Everyone is different, but used in right situations and context, you can use rhetoric in numerous ways.