Communication is an important skill to posses. It seems that a lot of people are good at talking, not many are good at listening. Good communication both gives and receives. If there is no listening, there is no communication. If there is no speaking, there is no communication. I do admit that there is communication without words also - even a look can communicate many things. Life is much easier when we try to understand each other, and are willing to communicate.
We have been learning about rhetoric. Rhetoric is a way to communicate. When I think of rhetoric, I think of persuasion. As we speak or write, we are trying to persuade others to understand what we are trying to say. When we read or listen, we are trying to understand what they are trying to tell us. Rhetoric is everywhere all the time.
This is fascinating! If someone would have asked me what Rhetoric was before I took Writing 150, I don't know if I would have been able to tell them. That being said, it's been really great to learn about effective communication. I definitely know that it has made an effect on my knowledge and ability to communicate! I'm grateful for that.
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