Rhetorical Tricks
Jennifer MerciecaIt's tricky! Analysis of the art and science of the dark arts of communication. Pulling back the curtain to explain anti-democratic rhetorical tricks.
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I'm an award-winning #teamrhetoric professor and author. My analysis here is based on my academic research and does not reflect the views of my university. Always explaining anti-democratic rhetorical tricks. Very earnest. Democracy cheerleader.
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