Most of our textbook this semester has focused on rhetorical tools. Why? How is learning about effective argument strategies useful for a writing

Most of our textbook this semester has focused on rhetorical tools. Why? How is learning about effective argument strategies useful for a writing course? What are at least three key rhetorical terms you have learned in this class and why will they help you in your future writing and communications? When and where might rhetoric play a role outside of the classroom?