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Being a Good Speaker: Rhetoric 101

Fr Sean OBrien

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Rhetoric is the craft/art of Persuasion, persuading someone to adjust an attitude or behavior.  It is made up of three elements:

Ethos--the credibility of the speaker
Pathos--the open frame of mind of the audience
Logos--the message that is clear, convincing and relevant