Monthly Archives: September 2013

Unfortunately I came up with this idea at the 11th hour, but it’s an awesome idea since it combines both my historical interest and my literary love, not to mention rhetoric. (It got rejected, so I’ll just analyze it on … Continue reading →

What can have rhetoric? Is something given rhetoric simply by the act of trying to convey a message? Can a map have rhetoric? I believe maps can be rhetoric devices through the portrayal given to various land masses. Even maps … Continue reading →

I knew this would be the fundamental issue with my speech, and guess what? It was. I wander. I start somewhere, and I just keep going with it I have so much that I want to say, and I know … Continue reading →

What kind of rhetoric is involved in humor? Last time I discussed some of the rhetorical devices used by a specific comedian who focused on education of the masses, but what other kinds of humor also rely on certain types … Continue reading →

As I am sure most people who are doing a rhetoric and civil life blog are aware, Obama made a speech last night, and most people probably are thinking about analyzing his rhetoric. I also had a flash of genius … Continue reading →

  (Because who doesn’t love babies) 1)   Day of Conception a)    Background on Russian situation i)     Upside down population pyramid ii)    Emigration iii)  Loss of jobs with population decrease iv)  Negative effect on already failing economy b)   Russia’s answer i)     … Continue reading →