Rhetorical Peaks

Welcome to Rhetorical Peaks, an interactive video game for rhetoric and writing instruction.

When students stumble upon the town of Rhetorical Peaks, they find themselves confronted with the mysterious death of Lisa Sophist, the best speaker in a town dedicated to rhetoric. Winning the game won't be easy—is it a matter of identifying the killer or helping the town to recover from this tragedy? Can any of us ever definitively win in the game of rhetoric, or do we just keep on playing?

This site is intended both to help instructors incorporate Rhetorical Peaks into their classes and to document the development of the game. Using the links below, you can find everything you need to know about the game and how to use it. Your questions and feedback are welcomed and encouraged and can be directed to Stephanie Stickney, the DWRL’s Program Coordinator.