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  1. Apr 2024
    1. Connecting readers to a single individual case can be more effective than burying them with specifics.

      Me personally, I like to read things that I can either relate too; or that can grab me and make me wonder what a certain situation would be like.

    1. In addition to description, your deliberate choices in narration can create impactful, beautiful, and entertaining stories.

      I like this, to me it means that its REALLY important to understand what you are writing on, so your decisions and ideas for what you are writing are true and deep.

    1. One of the traditional ways of thinking about the rhetorical nature of description is to distinguish between “objective” and “subjective” descriptions.

      I just like this example, its a clear and easy way to remember the differences.

    1. After evaluating the feedback and assessing what is most helpful, the reader’s feedback will help you when you revise your draft.

      This seems like an important step because you are getting feedback from a different set of eyes and when you take into consideration what was said, it can make your work better and help you out in producing something good.

    1. To avoid doing this, make sure you are processing the author’s ideas and then presenting them in a way that is uniquely yours.

      It can be tough to read something and find a way to put into your own completely, so it is important to really know and understand the authors work, therefore you can build your own ideas and learn as well.

    1. In these cases, you should “find other coverage”

      It’s super important to know what you are studying is legitimate. You would be wasting your time learning it and the readers time as well if it wasn’t accurate.

    1. These sources could be personal interviews that you conduct or your quoting of experts in their fields–individuals like scientists, doctors, attorneys, psychologists, authors, journalists, speakers

      I think personal interviews to gather information can be just as useful.

    1. The second, which includes the word should, is open-ended and can be endlessly debated.

      I just liked how this line clearly shows how changing the way a question is phrased opens up more doors for conversation.

    1. it’s important to keep in mind that the legibility of the argument depends on the ability of the writer to provide sufficient information to the reader.

      Anyone can throw out a line or two for an argumentative statement, but the thing that keeps me going back for more is if they have evidence or can give statements that is supporting their claims.

    1. But remember to stay focused. Added length does not always equal a better argument.

      I think this is important to remember just because when you are in a debate or whatever you want to call it, the most annoying thing is when they keep circling back to the same thing over and over again. It’s like I get it, and now I'm uninterested because you are telling me the same thing and have no other information on the situation.

    1. Most of the time, however, we don’t realize how the arguments are actually working.

      I think that this is true because if one thing is for sure I usually tend to remember “arguments” over casual conversations. So it just kind of proves if you speak strongly about something, people are going to remember it, even if they don’t agree.

    1. Hmm. You thought this was a writing class. Rhetoric? Genre? Am I in over my head?

      I think this with most of my classes, and specifically this class alone. I’ve always enjoyed writing, and every English class I've taken… It can just be intimidating when you go into a class and its not like something you’ve ever done.

    1. As a reader, considering the rhetorical situation can help you develop a more detailed understanding of others and their texts.

      I think if a writer can make you imagine what it would be like to be in a situation or in someone else’s shoes is impressive and the most enjoyable type of writing there is.

    1. The same sentence or passage can practice logos, pathos, and ethos all at once.

      You really have to understand the topic, and think critically to be able to write this way so it can be noticed by someone who could be analyzing your work.

    1. It’s important to realize, though, that rhetoric is not a one-size-fits-all formula.

      You can use it in a lot of ways to communicate, but there’s no recipe for it that says it will work on EVERYTHING you do.

    1. “visual rhetoric” as the means by which visual imagery can be used to achieve a communication goal such as to influence people’s attitudes, opinions, and beliefs.

      I truly have a hard time reading anything that doesn't get my imagination going, its boring and I don’t retain anything I just read. This is a good quality to have when writing for yours and the readers sake

    1. In-depth exploration helps us to more effectively understand issues in society and our daily lives, including but not limited to the articles and books we read, the videos we watch, the brands and ads that influence our buying habits, and the songs we listen to.

      It’s so important to truly understand your topic and dive into any information you can find and learn about.

    1. Freewriting may even lead you to discover another topic that excites you even more.

      This is kind of what I had experienced, while thinking of three things I love or need in everyday life, is when I found my actual topic.

    1. making sure you actually understand all the information you are expected to process.

      This is important because if you don’t fully understand something it’s VERY hard to even begin to write on it.

  2. Mar 2024
    1. Without good paragraphs, you simply cannot clearly convey sequential points and their relationships to one another.

      I like this because you have to make sure your paragraphs are well put together, and everything is covered before smoothly transitioning into the next.

    1. Considering your rhetorical situation means recognizing your purpose and communicating it in a way your audience can follow.

      I like this because I hate when I read something and it leaves me wondering what it meant. And I can see how it could easily be done, so this is a good reminder to explain things.

    1. keeping your purpose and your audience at the front of your mind is the most important key to writing success.

      I always try and keep it entertaining for everyone, it’s important to try and do specially since some topics aren’t interesting to everybody.

    1. The more you sort through the pieces of information you found, the more you will begin to see the connections between them. Patterns and gaps may begin to stand out.

      I like this because when I’m trying to write an essay or story and I proof read my draft, I often find bits and pieces that relate to something I previously covered. So trying to be and stay organized is important, and sometimes hard.

    1. You probably had trouble following his train of thought as he jumped around from point to point, either being too brief in places that needed further explanation or providing too many details on a meaningless element.

      I liked this section because I know a lot of people that tell stories like this. Either way to much information when it’s unnecessary or not enough when you need or want the information. And I catch myself doing it sometimes, and if you’re lucky ill catch it and say “anyway, moral of the story” then catch to the chase.

    1. I think confidence is definitely something we have to learn to have; rather than something you just have. Confidence is a great quality you can have, if the odds are stacked against you its all you can REALLY have; who knows you could surprise everyone and yourself.

    1. In addition to grocery carts, cupholders are now common on riding mowers, baby strollers, and the large institutional oor scrubbers used by nighttime cleaning crews in hospitals and airports. Everything must also offer a place to put a beverage.

      • I liked this paragraph a lot just because it briefly explains and points out that cup holders are so common in most everyday things, not just cars. I liked that just mentioning a few of the common places, as the reader it got me thinking about where I've seen cup holders and when I use them most.