Rhetoric

Rhetoric is the art of persuasion through effective communication. It involves using language strategically to influence others' thoughts and actions. In informal logic, it examines how arguments are structured and understood, often focusing on everyday reasoning. Truth theory explores how truth is conveyed and understood in communication, while speech act theory analyzes how words can perform actions, such as making requests or promises. Metaphor theory studies how figurative language shapes our understanding of concepts. Overall, rhetoric encompasses these fields by highlighting how language affects meaning and engages audiences.