In the article “Writing is Social and Rhetorical Activity” by Kevin Roozen the main idea is to make sure writers are using the right genera while writing. Kevin points out many people from around the world are reading your writing so you have to make sure your writing can be understood. One of the main points is that if you’re writing to a family member it’s different from writing to your boss. You’re more formal for your boss than family, understanding that will help you write to different audiences.
I wrote a paragraph to my mom this week explaining that I’m getting older and I will need to move out soon. This really showed me that writing is a social activity because I had to explain to her my reasoning’s. The rhetorical act I had to make sure I said the right words so she did not take it the wrong way or worry. It’s important to understand the value of social and rhetorical writing because I needed to inform my mom about the decisions I’m making, it’s a form/act of communication.
