Digital spaces have changed the way stories are told and passed
which, of course, changes the way we are connected. The immediacy of information has created a culture in which we tell stories in 140 characters. We tell stories and make them so quickly that no one even realizes what's happening. Stories have always connected us, and they connect us still, but instead of being bound across neighborhoods, we're being connected across continents. We can connect ourselves during conventions and award shows, and we can keep track of each other and coordinate aid during disasters. Digital rhetoric is a rhetoric that is hyperconnected, it almost relies on connectivity to be effective. One person making an argument or saying something isn’t persuasive anymore, but if hundreds or thousands of people get behind it, tweet it, like it, sign the petition, it becomes effective. In this way, we operate on the internet and in digital spaces in such a way that makes people trust and connect with us, that makes people like us. As humans, we need that connection, which is really why digital communication has blown up so much.
I really love the English language. I always have. I love the way different turns of phrase and even just single words can absolutely change the way a message is perceived.
"The audience" is my favorite subject. I love analyzing and editing pieces to suit specific audiences and/or spaces. That's where my understanding of rhetoric comes in. I need to know the ways people use language and communication in different spaces in order to effectively do what I hope will someday be my job. It's very important to understand exactly what space, medium and audience I am writing/editing/filming for, so that I know what will be considered acceptable or what will fit in. This website is an exploration of my understanding of that communication and language in a digital space, and how it affects the way people function.
I really love the English language. I always have. I love the way different turns of phrase and even just single words can absolutely change the way a message is perceived.
"The audience" is my favorite subject. I love analyzing and editing pieces to suit specific audiences and/or spaces. That's where my understanding of rhetoric comes in. I need to know the ways people use language and communication in different spaces in order to effectively do what I hope will someday be my job. It's very important to understand exactly what space, medium and audience I am writing/editing/filming for, so that I know what will be considered acceptable or what will fit in. This website is an exploration of my understanding of that communication and language in a digital space, and how it affects the way people function.