The pages of the Aims of Argument I read were an introduction to the deeper meaning of what argument and rhetoric are, in regards to what the rest of the textbook will be explaining.
Argument is described by most as a verbal combat, but it can have a much more in depth meaning. It can refer to reasoned arguments between others when discussing or conducting business. When arguments have good reasoning and evidence, problems can be worked out and compromises can be reached. Argument can be better defined as reasoned thinking.
Rhetoric also has a common negative meaning to most, and is often used to describe empty promises. In reality, rhetoric has a much more positive definition. Since the Ancient Greek era, rhetoric has been defined as speaking with persuasion. In old history, passionate speeches and persuasion were very popular, from Greek scholars to political speeches.
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