blog on readings for today

I was looking at tone and style more than content this week.

From Getrude Buck, I was noticing how formally people used to write in her times. She explains things so clearly yet eloquently. Are we falling behind in our formalities? I always tell my students that clear and simple is the best way to get a point across.

I am really enjoying Booth's Rhetoric of Rhetoric. His tone is just wonderful and keeps me engaged in all 3 chapters we read. Is this because he's an older rhetor and has already "been there done that" so he can finally do things his way? I like his definitions, especially "retrickery."

I also liked the philosophical style of Weaver's writing. It took a few pages for him to get to his point though. :P

Overall, the readings were entertaining in different ways and not too much to handle.