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📌 Struggling with how to start? Follow this simple step-by-step guide to complete your assignment easily!

Step 1: Understand What You Need to Do

You are writing a three-page review paper on classical rhetoric—the art of persuasion in speaking and writing. Your paper must cover:

✔ Traditional and Conceptual Rhetoric
✔ Technical Rhetoric
✔ Sophistic Rhetoric
✔ Philosophical Rhetoric

For each type of rhetoric, you must explain:
✅ What it is (Definition)
✅ Who developed it (Key Figures)
✅ How it was used in history (Historical Context)
✅ How it is relevant today (Modern Use)

Your paper must be typed in 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and include a cover page.

Step 2: Research – Gather Information from Reliable Sources

Start by finding credible sources such as:
🔹 Books on rhetoric (e.g., Aristotle’s Rhetoric, Plato’s Gorgias)
🔹 Peer-reviewed journal articles
🔹 Educational websites (.edu)

Take notes on important ideas, key figures, and examples from each rhetorical school of thought.

Step 3: Structure Your Paper Properly

Your paper should have five key sections:

📌 1. Cover Page (Separate Page)

• Title of your paper
• Your name
• Course name
• Instructor’s name
• Date

📌 2. Introduction (½ – ¾ page)

• Start with a hook: A famous rhetorical quote (e.g., “Rhetoric is the art of ruling the minds of men.” – Plato)
• Define what rhetoric is
• Introduce the four types of rhetoric you will discuss
• End with a thesis statement (a sentence that previews your paper’s main points)

📌 3. Body Paragraphs (2 pages total)
Write one paragraph for each type of rhetoric. Each paragraph should cover:
✔ Definition – Explain the rhetorical type in simple words
✔ Key Theorists – Who developed or contributed to this type of rhetoric?
✔ Historical Context – When and why was it used?
✔ Modern Relevance – Where do we see this today? (Examples: politics, advertising, social media)

💡 Example for “Sophistic Rhetoric”

• Definition: A persuasive style focused on winning arguments rather than finding truth.
• Key Figures: The Sophists (Gorgias, Protagoras)
• Historical Context: Popular in ancient Greece, used by traveling teachers to train public speakers.
• Modern Relevance: Used in political debates and legal arguments today.

📌 4. Conclusion (½ page)

• Summarize your main points
• Explain why rhetoric is still important today
• End with a strong final thought (Example: “Understanding rhetoric helps us recognize persuasion in politics and media.”)

📌 5. References (Separate Page)

• List your sources in APA or MLA format
• Use at least three scholarly sources

Step 4: Edit and Format Your Paper

✅ Check that your paper is three full pages (not including the cover & reference pages)
✅ Use 12-point font, double-spacing, 1-inch margins
✅ Proofread for grammar, spelling, and clarity
✅ Follow the grading rubric carefully

Final Tip: Use Simple and Clear Language!

💡 Imagine explaining each rhetorical type to a friend who has never heard of it before. Use examples from everyday life to make it interesting!

Would you like help with citation formatting or proofreading?