Rhetorical Coherence: An Exploration into Thomas Farrell’s Theory of the Synchrony of Rhetoric and Conversation

J. Louis Campbell; Richard Buttny

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Rhetorical Coherence: An Exploration into Thomas Farrell’s Theory of the Synchrony of Rhetoric and Conversation

J. Louis Campbell
, Richard Buttny

Division of Arts & Humanities (Altoona)

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The concept of rhetorical coherence is central to the notion that rhetoric and conversation are interdependent discursive arts having a synchronic relationship. This essay presents basic research on the concept, an analysis of an actual welfare interview emersed in controversy. The research suggests a pentad of criteria necessary for the achievement of rhetorical coherence.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	262-275
Number of pages	14
Journal	Communication Quarterly
Volume	36
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01463378809369730
State	Published - Sep 1988

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