According to Moore and Parker (2007), "Even definitions by example can slant a discussion if the examples are prejudicially chosen...If one wants to see all sides of an issue, one must avoid definitions and examples that slant a discussion" (p. 121). This rule also applies to the use of rhetorical explanations.
· Consider the following prejudicial rhetorical devices:
o SUVs are apartment homes on wheels (a rhetorical definition).
o Said by a student who is new to honors classes and struggling with them: "I would have aced that test if I weren't in a class full of brainiacs. They studied too much and ruined the curve!" (a rhetorical explanation)
· Post your response to the following: How might a person distinguish between the prejudicial and nonprejudicial use of rhetorical devices?
· Provide an example of each.
· During participation, comment on the examples posted by your classmates.