October 23rd, 2020 
For this assignment, youll pick an important rhetorical concept or term and define, interrogate, and explore that concept, reflecting on its meaning, its relevance and value, and its possible future trajectory. Pick a Big Concept one of central importance to rhetorical studies (or at least of primary importance to a rhetorician). Examples might include: irony, techne, kairos, exigence, memory, logos, invention, topoi, syllogism, enthymeme, stasis, ethos, etc. Pick a concept that you find interesting, troubling, or valuable. Pick one that you are intrigued by and want to learn more about. Pick one that you hope to use in your future work (either in this class or beyond).
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