what is YOUR definition of rhetoric?

As the term comes to an end, we have studied a variety of definitions and theories of rhetoric. At this point, what is YOUR definition of rhetoric? Using one definition of rhetoric from someone we’ve studied this term, explain how your definition either incorporates or rejects that other definition of rhetoric. Using one theory of rhetoric from someone we’ve studied this term, explain how your definition helps you to use this theory in your everyday life.  Provide a real life example of how this works.

For this short paper, I am looking to see that you’ve thought about rhetoric, what you think it is and how you can use it in your everyday life. As always, I am looking for a solid argument, sound organization, care in the presentation of your answer.