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A good rant or diatribe

A good rant

A good rant isn't always about shouting; it can also be a structured, albeit passionate, exploration of our thoughts. This act of verbalization forces us to organize our chaotic internal landscape. When we try to put words to our feelings, we often begin to identify the root causes of our distress.

Diatribe

A diatribe (from the Greek διατριβή), also known less formally as a rant, is a lengthy oration, though often reduced to writing, made in criticism of someone or something, often employing humour, sarcasm, and appeals to emotion.

Peculiarity of the Diatribe

The peculiarity of the diatribe as distinct from other forms of popular moralizing lies in the assumed presence of an opponent. He is not permitted to reply, but his position is indicated by statements or rhetorical questions put into his mouth by the speaker, and thus the introduction of an objection in the form of a question becomes one of the characteristic features of the diatribe

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