Rhetorical Knowledge

Writing is primarily based towards some audience, whether their is a motive to persuade or inform. Any expression is directed towards a group of people. I as a person have learned what tones to use and how it is best to analyze my audience so I can create the best tones and mediums for the situation. Since entering collegiate writing I have had to write many letters to multiple facets of society. For letters that I write looking for fundraising help, I have to analyze my audience and provide a gracious humble tone, typing off things like "greatly appreciated" and "their is no doubt", in fundraiser letters. I have to be credible and sound like I am all that. First impressions and stereotypes do play a role. As it is my job to combat them, and sound as professional and credible as possible. For letters of gratitude to organizations I have to provide thanks in a formal tone. Exchanging pleasantries like "I would like to formally express my gratitude", and " I am deeply humbled by the opportunity".

Knowing your audience is key when expressing yourself in any medium. Writing is just as equal as talking because people do make conclusions based on how I sound, the content and tone of my written expressions. I wrote a personal experience narrative that had a lot of changes in tone. From gleeful to glum I had to show that. It is difficult to change tone because I commit a lot of words and voice to where a change in mood, might be a little off. I go from being "poised to succeed" to "sheer and utter silence" both those statements have good words and voice, but they occur so close together, it cancels the emotional effect out to confusion. Had I been more specific and justified why I was "poised to succeed" and how it got to the point where I was in a state of "sheer and utter silence". It would of had the emotional impact that the word choice and voice are supposed to create. Adopting good voice and tone can only be best utilized if it is backed by good organization, that justifies the bottom line.