Rhetoric refers to the art of using language as a means of persuasion. It is the art of speaking effectively. Along with grammar and logic, rhetoric is one of the three ancient arts of discourse.
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Showcases the power of oratory in the United States. Includes an online speech bank, rhetoric information and resources, podcasts, and other rhetoric-related content.
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/
An academic website hosted by the Centre for Rhetorics and Hermeneutics. The site hosts two different journals, one concerned the New Testament and another more generally concerned with rhetoric. The website also has information on the Centre's upcoming conferences.
http://www.ars-rhetorica.net/
The Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote social justice in the United Kingdom. You can access social statistics here and find out about upcoming conferences on socio-economic issues. You can also find out about the Centre's consultancy services.
http://www.cesi.org.uk/
Official website of the Alliance of Rhetoric Societies, which is a group of academic societies interested in promoting the study and research of rhetoric. Find out about upcoming conferences in the field.
http://www.rhetoricalliance.org/
