What fact would explain why rhetoric is important?
a) Rhetoric is used to distract the reader from the text.
b) Rhetoric is an example of persuasion.
c) Rhetoric is used to create humor within a text.
d) Rhetoric is used to make a serious point.
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Correct answer: b) Rhetoric is an example of persuasion. Rhetoric (the art of persuasion in writing/speaking) is important for our writing/speaking to be effective because it must be persuasive. The use of the right rhetorical strategies is fundamental for writers/speakers to reach their goal of persuading those who are reading/listening that the arguments put forward make sense.
The art of rhetoric is based on Greek and Roman ideas. The most persuasive arguments rested on three pillars: providing facts, appealing to people's emotions, and projecting credibility.
