Summary of chapter 1 of “ you for arguing”

n Chapter 1 of Thank You for Arguing, Heinrich starts off the book with a brief overview on the history of rhetoric. He traces its beginnings to ancient Greece, explains its influence on Roman orators, mentions its significance to William Shakespeare, and goes deeper into its demise within academia during the 1800s. Heinrich notes that rhetoric has had a recent surge in popularity among undergraduates but it’s had a low profile in much greater society. He also states that his main goal is to resurrect for his readers, the lost art of rhetoric.

Introduction to establish that argument is everywhere.

Used for persuasion. Argument is the essential skill of leadership

11 d

12 a

13 d

14 b

explanation:

journalism is the gathering, organizing, and distribution of news -- to include feature stories and commentary -- through the wide variety of print and non-print media outlets. it is not a recent phenomenon, by any means; the earliest reference to a journalistic product comes from rome circa 59 b.c., when news was recorded in a circular called the acta diurna. it enjoyed daily publication and was hung strategically throughout the city for all to read, or for those who were able to read.