What is the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs? How can readers distinguish between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices?

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Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am.
Check these sites to help you answer your question.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetoric

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Posted by Ms. Sue on Monday, July 10, 2006 at 6:25pm.
Check this site.

http://www.jessanderson.org/doc/rr_lingo.html

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http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1157494639.1157499174
Posted by PsyDAG on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 7:32pm.
Although prejudice is often defined as a negative attitude, we all have prejudices (biases) toward almost everything we consider. Differences occur in terms of how extreme our bias is and how much it influences our actions - including our language. If we are aware of our biases, we can often minimize them.

I will give you some sources dealing with influencing others, but, since rhetorical devices are not in my area of expertise, I will leave it to you to relate the material to them.

http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/InfluenceAntecedents.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/InfluenceMorePrinciples.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/InfluenceStillMore.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/MeanNewsMedia.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/Persuasion.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/QuestionFrame.html

To understand the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs, one can start by examining the sources provided. These sources include Wikipedia and various websites that discuss rhetoric and its influence on others. By reading these sources, one can gain a deeper understanding of the subject and how rhetorical devices are used to shape perspectives.

In terms of distinguishing between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices, it is important to be aware of biases and biases that may influence language and communication. The source provided by PsyDAG discusses the concept of biases and how they can influence our actions and language. By being aware of our biases, we can make efforts to minimize them.

To further explore the topic of influencing others and the use of rhetorical devices, the additional sources provided by PsyDAG may be helpful. These sources discuss influencing others and principles of persuasion. By reading these sources, readers can gain insights into the various strategies used to influence attitudes and beliefs.

Overall, to answer these questions, it is important to engage with the provided sources and read them to gain a comprehensive understanding of rhetoric, its role in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs, and how to distinguish between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices.