CULTURE AND RHETORIC STORIES: AN ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
Keywords:
culture, rhetoric, narrative, storytelling, discourse, communication, identity, values, meaning-making.Abstract
Culture and rhetoric stories represent an important field of academic study because they demonstrate how narratives function both as cultural expressions and as persuasive forms of communication. Such stories are shaped by shared values, traditions, beliefs, and social experiences, while at the same time employing rhetorical strategies to influence audiences and construct meaning. The interpretation of narratives depends largely on cultural context, symbolic systems, and communicative goals. Drawing on the theoretical ideas of Clifford Geertz, Jerome Bruner, Walter Fisher, and Mikhail Bakhtin, this article examines how stories reflect cultural norms, shape collective identity, transmit values, and function as rhetorical tools in social interaction. Particular attention is given to the role of narratives in discourse, media, education, and intercultural communication. The study shows that understanding culture and rhetoric stories is essential for effective communication and discourse analysis in contemporary society.
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