rhetoric

Defintion:
From the Greek word for "orator", this term describes the principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively. Rhetoric is generally understood to be the art or technique of persuasion through the use of oral language and written language. The art of using words skillfully in speaking or writing. Also: A showy way of writing or speaking, especially when used to say something that is not important. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetoric http://www.answers.com/topic/rhetoric

Examples:
"Give me liberty or give me death" (March 1775)-speech delivered by Patrick Henry to the Virginia House of Burgesses in order to raise support for the American Revolutionary War. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Give_me_liberty_or_give_me_death

Gettysburg Address (November 1863)-famous speech delivered by United States President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_Address

Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy (January 1961)-Kennedy made the speech during inaugural ceremonies and gave the famous quote of "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ask_what_you_can_do_for_your_country



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