Of the different forms of rhetoric: cognitive rhetoric, expressionistic rhetoric, and social-epistemic rhetoric, expressionistic rhetoric stands out to me (even though all forms of rhetoric are interconnected). Berlin says “The most important measure of authenticity of genuine self-discovery and self-revelation, furthermore, is the presence of originality in expression, and this is the case whether the writer is creating poetry or writing a business report.” Expressionistic rhetoric capitalizes on creativity, defines truth, and delivers power!
Expressionistic rhetoric allows writers to openly share their imagination. Through this process inventions are created and new thoughts/theories are born. Expressionistic rhetoric releases creativity, which is also the ingenuity behind reinventing old ideas.
Expressionistic rhetoric defines truth in the eyes of the author. Through lessons learned and personal experiences everyone develops their own perspective. Whether using factual concepts or pure opinion, expressionistic rhetoric allows people to share their inner thoughts and reasoning.
Expressionistic rhetoric is powerful! What is the first amendment in the U.S. constitution? “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” The freedom of speech is valuable and mighty. Through expressionistic rhetoric, America has become the country it is today…words = actions.
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