Learning Goal: I’m working on a philosophy discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Rhetoric isn’t just in politics and advertising. It makes its way into hospitals, too. Take a look at these excerpts, and for each one, try to identify the specific rhetorical device from the reading and explain how it’s being used.
1) …most patients experience few side effects, and only spend one night in the hospital…
2) …but telehealth lets patients avoid the hassle. No interrogations from doctors, either…
3) …a revolutionary treament that will make traditional injections obsolete…
4) …unmanged diabetes is a ticking time bomb…
5) …but everyone needs perspcriptions, and that’s what Medicare supplemental insurance is designed to address…