Which of the following scenarios would utilize traditional rhetoric as a means of persuasion? A. a student's report card B. a speech by a classmate who is running for student body president C. a poster advertising this weekend's Greek Festival of Food D. a letter written from a civilian to a soldier expressing gratitude for his or her service

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Emelia Monroe

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30 December, 01:02

Which of the following scenarios would utilize traditional rhetoric as a means of persuasion? A. a student's report card B. a speech by a classmate who is running for student body president C. a poster advertising this weekend's Greek Festival of Food D. a letter written from a civilian to a soldier expressing gratitude for his or her service

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Porter Small · Answer 1

Rhetorical writing or speech are those that are expressed with the intention to persuade or impress. From the given choices above, the most likely scenario that would use the traditional rhetoric is the classmate who is running for student body president. Thus, the answer is letter B.

Osvaldo Graves · Answer 2

B. would be the most correct answer

"a speech by a classmate who is running for student body president"

Rhetorical theory is the body of thought about human symbol use. The term rhetoric, in its popular usage, typically has negative connotations. Rhetoric is contrasted with action; it is empty words, talk without substance, mere ornament.