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This semester, we have been introduced to many different understandings of persuasion. These understandings have driven the assigned texts to different ends. For example, Burke is concerned with societal forces and how those create opportune conditions for persuasion whereas Carnegie is much more interested in the utility in methods of persuasion. Using only the assigned readings we’ve covered so far (Burke, Benoit and Benoit, Carnegie, and McLuhan), I would like you advance your own definition of persuasion. This definition should be supported with evidence from your readings—outside sources are also acceptable. This definition should not be all encompassing. You should be deliberate with how you advance your definition. This essay will inevitably cite your texts both in favor of and against the ideas that you have read so far this semester.