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The evolution of rhetoric from classical antiquity to modern theory

In philosophy and the human sciences, rhetoric has for centuries played a significant role.

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Nixon's "The Great Silent Majority" speech and rhetorical strategy

On November 3, 1969, then President Richard Nixon gave one of his most infamous speeches as a response to the growing uproar about America's involvement in Vietnam.

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Edmund Burke's argument for American independence and colonial peace

When Edmund Burke took a stand in favor of the American Colonies' liberty, he was going against the grain in England, bucking the political tides. But he was also showing his intelligence as a leader, philosopher, and truly honorable diplomat.

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Cognitive dissonance and opinion change in forced compliance situations

This study reviews how people react when forced to say or engage in behaviors contrary to their personal beliefs or opinions.

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Plato's critique of rhetoric and democratic corruption

The 30-second sound-bite and issue-positioning are all that matter now in terms of elections.

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Adolf Hitler's body language in Nazi rally speeches

Summarize your impressions of Hitler's body language. What, if anything, does this tell you about what to expect from Hitler in his future conduct?

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Arguing for gun ownership rights to diverse audiences

Arguing for the right to bear arms is a more complex and challenging task than arguing against it. The key, then, to a successful argument for the position I have chosen is to point out facts and information that would be relevant and convincing to the audience I am going to address.

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Karen Tumulty's analysis of Nancy Pelosi's congressional leadership prospects

Triumph, the Tribulations," is the aftermath of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid into leadership positions at Congress. The author, Karen Tumulty, considers whether these two leaders will be able to accomplish something of significance during the two years of their term.

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Autism spectrum disorder: characteristics and communication challenges

Autism is no longer a condition that can be wished away or ignored in the American society today but has to be tackled efficiently. As a matter of fact autism prevalence is estimated to be at one child for every 110 children counted.

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Logos and pathos in Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his infamous I Have a Dream speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on August 28, 1963.

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