A Thoughtful Post

In chapter three we went on to discuss what "rhetoric" actually was, and while we came up with multiple ways to define rhetoric. The way that I was most able to identify with this art was when I compared it to trials, mock trial, civic cases, and criminal law. They all connect to rhetoric and being able to accurately speak in the right moment, about the right the thing, and to the right people. Due to the fact that I am able to connect rhetoric with something that I am passionate with it makes it so much more clear to me. 

 Say we were in a courthouse and a man is being sentenced to death. His entire life revolves around his lawyer's use of rhetoric. However, his lawyer is in an art competition against the opposing lawyer, the competition being who can speak the best to the jury. Hit an emotional appeal here; through a little bit of logic there, and most importantly tell them at the right moment. Feel the atmosphere of the audience and engage. 

Both lawyers are put into a position in which they have to listen to the other and hear what the other is saying so as to respond accurately to the other. They have to listen to learn and respond by doing such. Even though they already have notes and key points to speak on they must wait on the most opportune moment to display their information.  

Not only do they have to wait to display their information, but they also must go on to question anything that is not clear.  That's what rhetoric is, learning how to listen and display information in the appropriate manner. It is to learn from the person opposing you, because while rhetoric may not be as serious as a man’s life resting on your shoulders.  It most certainly teaches you about understanding others and knowing when to speak and using your voice as a tool.

RCL| Lost Voices: Passion Blog

Lost Voices:

            Today in America’s society there is a large whir of issues surrounding us, and it is social media that is drowning it out. However, in the same token there are people that are using social media as a means of expertise to help expose some the issues that we have going on.

 As young children we are taught that if we do not like something we are to cover it up; so why is it that people are so baffled that this is an issue happening within our government. One may not know that there are jobs within American government set specifically to spread lies so as to cover up the latest scandal. These scandals are cries for help, and it is mainstream media that makes a way to cover for it but it is our duty to make it come to an end.

One must look back at the Holocaust when looking at these scenarios. Had the world listened to the cries of the people that the Nazi’s were out to hurt; then the matter never would’ve been able to expand so much. So explain, why is it that when there is an issue within America that everyone is so ready to place a muffler on the screams of those that cry for help.

If one looks at America like a brand new Harley, one would understand the issue. When you ride on your motorcycle, you become one with your bike. When she is humming and purring you can feel that there should be a smooth ride. However, if she starts to choke and sputter all over the place; than you can expect to find yourself on a bumpy ride and possibly even crash. The muffler that America has been currently using on twitter and instagram is #AllLivesMatter which is 100% true. Yet the issue with this cry, is that it is deterring you from the original issue at hand. #BlackLivesMatter was a call from the African American’s to all of America to draw attention to the issue of the lives of African Americans being disregarded for. #AllLivesMatter just minimized the effect of the issue at hand.

I choose the topic of lost voices because it is something that I can personally relate to. There’s a large chance that soon enough that #SandraBland could easily be turned to #JusticeForJamirah. I have a large voice I plan to use. There is no more room for mufflers on America’s Harley. It is up to us to pay attention to our ride and give her a tune up when things go wrong. Thus the reason why I will make my blog about the way media silences the cries of the people, although they claim to be helping us. The people.