Rhetoric is a term that is widely used in many forms, and by itself can mean a great many things. Some use the term in association with political rhetoric, to name the voice and stance, as well as language that becomes the nature of politics. Rhetoric can e thought of as the way in which you phrase what you are saying, and the forces that impact what you are saying. At its very core rhetoric is the ability to effectively communicate an intended message, whether it is via argumentation, persuasion, or another form of communication