Rhetoric in Daily Life

Never knowing what rhetoric was and being told to provide examples that I see on a regular basis seemed like a challenge.  Then after reading the chapter I realized I had spent the past four years eating lunch in my high school cafeteria surrounded by the rhetoric of “Got Milk?” ads, since there was at least two for each wall, while drinking the conveniently provided milk that came with lunch each day.  After this I began thinking about all the posters, signs, and handouts I’ve received being on campus in just these past few days.  All the “Solid Green” campaign items like the recycling bins outside the back of buildings and dorms, even the handy little blue “I recycle” bin that came with my room that try to encourage students to recycle.  I’ve also seen the different posters and handouts trying to get students to join the different religious groups and churches that are around campus; however, these do not come without the incentive of free things.  Then there was the door hanger fittingly placed on the doorknob as I entered my room for the first time encouraging students to “Go Greek”.  I had never imagined rhetoric to be something that would be seen this often on a daily basis.