In the reading ¨Writing is not Natural¨ by Dylan B. Dryer, he discusses the misconception of equating writing with speech and emphasizes that writing is a technology, unlike natural speech. He points out that writing uses symbols to represent sounds and thoughts, making it a recent human development compared to speech. The reading highlights the technological aspect of writing and the challenge of denaturalizing it, showing that writing lacks the immediate feedback and richness of expression found in speech. He shows that writers shouldn´t blame themselves for the limitations of written language, as these limitations stem from historical adaptations. Instead, they should adapt to this inherited technology to convey their intentions effectively.
I chose this GIF because it shows a woman being frustrated. This relates back to the reading because writing can be hard to understand when there are limitations that come with it compared to speech, which is easier to interpret and understand.
