Imagine a politician is like a magician. They use rhetoric, or special words and tricks, to make people believe something exciting or important. Just like a magician makes you think a rabbit came out of a hat, a politician can make you believe they have the best plan for your future.
Examples
- A politician says ‘We are the champions!’ over and over, rhetoric makes it stick in your head.
- ‘No more taxes, no more problems!’ That’s a catchy phrase, rhetoric helps you remember it.
- They tell a story about how a hardworking family barely gets by, that’s rhetoric using emotion to win your support.
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See also
- Why Do Politicians Always Lie?
- Why Do Politicians Use Rhetoric?
- What Makes a ‘Good’ Argument Persuasive?
- How Do Secret Votes Really Work in Parliament?
- What Causes a ‘Good’ Argument in Politics?
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