Rhetoric - Writing Commons

Rhetorical Listening – The Importance of Breaking the Silence When It Matters

Joe Moxley — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:57:20 +0000

We are all unique, autonomous individuals with our own views and cultural ties. We come from diverse origins with differing religious and political sentiments based on our varied experiences of the world. We may also be from specific racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, and socio-economic classes. All of these factors mold our subjectivity and shape our ... Read more

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Rhetorical Theory – The Ultimate Tool for Effective Communication

Joe Moxley — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:02:13 +0000

What is Rhetorical Theory? Rooted in the ancient tradition of oratory and persuasion, rhetorical theory is concerned with the study of effective communication — how messages are constructed, delivered, and received. Rhetorical Theory may refer to Related Concepts: Rhetorical Knowledge; Semiotics: Sign, Signifier, Signified; Why Study Rhetoric – A Student Perspective; FAQs Why Does Rhetorical ... Read more

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Rhetoric & Apparatus Theory

Joe Moxley — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 19:21:25 +0000

What is Rhetoric? The term “Rhetoric” has meant different things in different eras. Historically, there have been three distinct conceptions of the role of rhetoric—each corresponding to a different era and communicative media: OralityIn the era of orality, before written language, rhetoric operated primarily in terms of persuasion. The job of the rhetorician involved captivating ... Read more

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Photographer’s Guide to Selecting Photos for Texts

Joe Moxley — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:38:56 +0000

Communicate, don’t decorate is the golden rule for incorporating photos into your texts. Whether printed or published online, successful photography can add value to any published work through curiosity, impact, validation and the ability to keep the reader engaged. 1. Ensure Your Photos are Rhetorically Sound Photos should not be viewed for ornamental purposes. Rather, ... Read more

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Rhetorical Moves in Academic Writing

Joe Moxley — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 07:12:03 +0000

Moves Definition Rhetorical Moves in academic writing are Related Concepts: Genre; Organizational Schema; Rhetorical Analysis; Rhetorical Reasoning Why Do Rhetorical Moves in Academic Writing Matter? Without rhetorical moves, your readers, listeners, or users may not understand why you are telling them what you are telling them. Rhetorical moves provide footholds that people can use to ... Read more

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Perspective – What is the Role of Perspective in Reading & Writing?

Joe Moxley — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:02:36 +0000

What is Perspective? Perspective is a broad term that means many different things in different contexts: Key Concepts Habits of Mind; How to Foster Intellectual Growth; Interpretation, Persona; Point of View; Stance; Rhetorical Reasoning FAQs How Do Writers Determine Their Perspective on a Topic? Ann Berthoff theorizes that writers gain perspective by engaging in acts ... Read more

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Code Switching

Joe Moxley — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:32:12 +0000

Definition – What is Code Switching? Code switching refers to the practice of alternating between different languages or dialects within a conversation, often to navigate social and linguistic norms across different cultural or group boundaries. Code switching can function as a stylistic move, enable the writer or speaker to express themselves in a personal style ... Read more

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Register

Joe Moxley — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:31:15 +0000

What is Register? Register, in linguistics, refers to the way a writer, speaker, knowledge worker . . . adjusts what they say (semantics) and how they say it (stylistics) to adopt a writing style, a persona, that is appropriate for a particular occasion — their rhetorical situation. Related Concepts: Audience; Code Switching; Rhetorical Stance; Style; Tone; ... Read more

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Text – Composition

Joe Moxley — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:37:42 +0000

In writing studies, a text or composition isn’t just a collection of words. It is: While the terms “text” and “composition” are often used interchangeably, there are other synonymous terms you may come across in your writing journey: Key Concepts: Composing; Composing Processes; Composition Studies; First-Year Composition; Semiotics: The Signified & The Signifier; Text, Textuality ... Read more

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Commonplaces (Topoi)

Joe Moxley — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:10:59 +0000

Commonplaces (Topoi) are Related Concepts: Cultural Literacy; Intersubjectivity; Scholarship as a Conversation; Register Commonplaces, which Aristotle and the Greeks conceptualized as Topoi, are shared understandings among people. Thus, the commonplace is a rhetorical construct: it presumes a rhetor and an audience. For the Greeks, commonplaces included what had been said in the past about a ... Read more

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