Quote: "The condition essential to see is that every use of speech, oral or written, exhibits an attitude, and an attitude implies an act."(Weaver 1359)
Question: Between oral speech and written speech, which of the two do you feel as though execute the most sense of attitude and why?
I think that oral speech portrays much more attitude then written speech, because you are able to change up tone, pace, etc. I believe it was Plato that emphasized the fact that written text only reminds us of what we already know, versus oral dialogue which can lead to truth. I believe that oral speech is much more effective when trying to get a message across.
ReplyDeleteI also think that oral speech is able to execute the most sense of attitude. I agree with all the reasons Emily stated, like with oral speech you are able to enunciate or emphasize words when speaking that help you further make your point. Another example I can think of where this is shown would be in comedy. Sometimes a joke written and read will not create the same reaction as opposed to a comic presenting their joke in a certain way or tone that audience would be more receptive to.
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