The Things People Say: A Simple Reality Check
As we are hip deep in a political season, I thought I’d rerun a few articles on the use of language and how it can
Tag: rhetoric
The Things People Say: Enthymemes
Given the current focus on rhetoric, I decided to rerun this article on rhetorical devices that I first posted two years ago. It seems somehow
The Things People Say: Rhetorical Devices and the Abuse of Statistics
As we are hip deep in a political season, I thought I’d rerun a few articles on the use of language and how it can
The Things People Say: Headlines, Fault Lines and Colorization
I’d be willing to bet that most people have had the experience of reading a headline in a news article (or media chyron) only to
Ursula Chases Flying Squirrels #3
by Ursula K. Le Guin Creeping Socialism in Ohio Asked about the connotation of the phrase “income inequality,” LaTourette [Rep. Stephen LaTourette, R-Ohio] said, “It’s
Ursula Chases Flying Squirrels #2
by Ursula K. LeGuin Slumping Texas Governor Veers Hard Right, Courting Tea Party Vote (headline on a story in Slate by Will Oremus, 25 Oct.