We will begin using our textbook this week, so either purchase a hard copy if you prefer, or you can access an e-book version through our Library homepage.
Due Wednesday before class: "Defining Rhetoric" In a Word document, printed out or digital copy (no particular format) type your answers to the following:
Google the term "rhetoric" and give me at least three definitions for the word from three different sources or webpages.
Describe a time when you have had to persuade someone to do something (5 sentences). What were you trying to convince them to do? How did you try to convince them (writing, speaking, begging, crying)? What evidence did you use to convince them?
Make sure your name and section number are on there ( if you're with me 10-10:50 , your section number is 540. If you're with me 11-1150, your section number is 541)