Rhetoric in Action Activity

Someone says the following:

"In retrospect, there are decisions my team and I could have executed better this past year. Who among us is perfect? Have we always made the ideal choices in an uncertain business landscape?"

This is this an example of what rhetorical caring technique?

• The Personal Sacrifice

• Dubitatio

• Authenticity

• The Reluctant Conclusion

You see an ad for planting trees for the good of future generations. It is hot and the planters are sweaty but they are committed to their work.

This is this an example of what rhetorical caring technique?

• The Personal Sacrifice

• Dubitatio

• The Reluctant Conclusion

• Authenticity

A social media influencer convinces their audience to buy a new fitness product by showcasing their physique and claiming the product helped them achieve it.

What is this an example of?

• Emotional Appeal

• Sponsored Post

• Informative Content

• Educational Tutorial

A public official admitting that, despite personal beliefs, the evidence overwhelmingly supports a policy change, so they must endorse it. Is This an example of what rhetorical caring technique?

• The Personal Sacrifice

• Dubitatio

• Authenticity

• The Reluctant Conclusion

A sports fan recognizing that a rival teams performance and statistics prove they are the better team this season, despite personal allegiances. This is an example of what rhetorical caring technique?

• The Personal Sacrifice

• Dubitatio

• Authenticity

• The Reluctant Conclusion

You see an ad for an electric car commercial. In the ad a family talks about how they chose to switch to an electric car because they want to help the environment. This Is an example of what rhetorical caring technique?

• The Reluctant Conclusion

• The Personal Sacrifice

• Dubitatio

• Authenticity

Someone says the following: "Graduates, as you go forth into the world, I won't pretend to have all of the answers. Can any of us truly claim to understand the complexities of the challenges you will face? But what I do know is this..." This is an example of what rhetorical caring technique?

• The Personal Sacrifice

• The Reluctant Conclusion

• Dubitatio

• Authenticity

You see a beauty influencer raving about a new mascara brand they just started promoting. However, you notice their makeup style hasn't changed, and other reviews mention their product is clumpy.

What is this an example of?

• Sponsored content with transparency

• Inauthentic influencer marketing

• Honest product review

• Educational makeup tutorial