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    May102015

    The Ultimate Rhetorical Strategy: Honest Flattery

    DateSunday, May 10, 2015 at 03:50PM

    Yes, we know, word lovers. Flattery is never honest. We’re just making a rhetorical point here in honor of Mother’s Day, when honesty and flattery truly go together.

    For our sister site, ArgueLab, We posted this video on how to flatter a mom to useful effect.

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