Assignment task: For this Concept Check, the question I want you to address is two-fold:
What is "rhetoric" and how does it affect "politics" (not political parties, partisanship, etc.). In what way does the art of a "making things matter" affect how we live life together? In short, connect what you know about rhetoric (from this class) to the quality of politics. Remember: Your response should refer to course readings/lecture materials for full credit. Indicate word count at the end of the post.