One of the details about rhetoric I like to deliberate is that of kairos, and how important
it is for stasis and a subject that is being considered. In order to understand the relevance of
an issue, I had to think about the context of the situation, and the relevance to it's timing. I
read my rhetorical analysis of Martin Luther King's speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop" to
the class. One of my favorite criticisms made by a classmate was the lack of historical
information supporting my analysis of the speech. This was important because I realized I
failed to take advantage of the stasis theory in developing one of my main ideas - that King
used a major kairotic moment (The Civil Rights Movement) to seize an opportunity - and to
provide the background for the "kairotic moment" I used as a reference point in my analysis. I
went back to revise my analysis and found many more questions I could answer if I took
advantage of stasis.
it is for stasis and a subject that is being considered. In order to understand the relevance of
an issue, I had to think about the context of the situation, and the relevance to it's timing. I
read my rhetorical analysis of Martin Luther King's speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop" to
the class. One of my favorite criticisms made by a classmate was the lack of historical
information supporting my analysis of the speech. This was important because I realized I
failed to take advantage of the stasis theory in developing one of my main ideas - that King
used a major kairotic moment (The Civil Rights Movement) to seize an opportunity - and to
provide the background for the "kairotic moment" I used as a reference point in my analysis. I
went back to revise my analysis and found many more questions I could answer if I took
advantage of stasis.
The four theories of stasis - conjecture, definition, quality, and policy - have allowed me
to develop my ideas more in depth, and to explore issues I wouldn't have thought of
otherwise. Although the goal remained the same, I discovered more, was able to expand on
my ideas, and support them with examples and relevant information. Instead of changing my
goal for the essay, it made it more specific, and gave me more material to work it;
considering my goal did not change, in this situation it didn't seem it should have changed.
Being exposed to stasis theory, however, has widened my view, not only with my essay.
The questions presented by the stasis theory and kairos allow me to develop my ideas in
any subject, and with this, I believe it is something I can apply to many different areas, both
professionally and personally.
to develop my ideas more in depth, and to explore issues I wouldn't have thought of
otherwise. Although the goal remained the same, I discovered more, was able to expand on
my ideas, and support them with examples and relevant information. Instead of changing my
goal for the essay, it made it more specific, and gave me more material to work it;
considering my goal did not change, in this situation it didn't seem it should have changed.
Being exposed to stasis theory, however, has widened my view, not only with my essay.
The questions presented by the stasis theory and kairos allow me to develop my ideas in
any subject, and with this, I believe it is something I can apply to many different areas, both
professionally and personally.
Kairos and stasis emphasize an ideal of communication, and awareness. Writing in
public and professional contexts encompass a responsibility to aim for clear, concise, and a
communicated reflection on a subject with an ability to present it clearly. It's sad to imagine a
world where we can't even sit and have a conversation without yelling, getting offended, and
closing our minds to each other; it's scarier to think we are moving closer in that direction.
Although there can be different perspectives to situations, the idea of agreeing, even to
disagree, I think is an attempt at reaching a common ground. These ideas are appealing
because it brings people together, opens up communication, and allows for an open
environment; if used correctly. Even in personal settings, the ideas that stasis presents - fact
(a truth), definition (it's context and why), quality (importance), and policy (how to interact) -
can be applied when solving day to day problems people face when interacting with each
other. It allows people to learn from each other, and simply get along. In writing in
professional and public contexts, these qualities are important if there is to be freedom in the
exchanging of ideas.
public and professional contexts encompass a responsibility to aim for clear, concise, and a
communicated reflection on a subject with an ability to present it clearly. It's sad to imagine a
world where we can't even sit and have a conversation without yelling, getting offended, and
closing our minds to each other; it's scarier to think we are moving closer in that direction.
Although there can be different perspectives to situations, the idea of agreeing, even to
disagree, I think is an attempt at reaching a common ground. These ideas are appealing
because it brings people together, opens up communication, and allows for an open
environment; if used correctly. Even in personal settings, the ideas that stasis presents - fact
(a truth), definition (it's context and why), quality (importance), and policy (how to interact) -
can be applied when solving day to day problems people face when interacting with each
other. It allows people to learn from each other, and simply get along. In writing in
professional and public contexts, these qualities are important if there is to be freedom in the
exchanging of ideas.
I am only beginning to discover how kairos and stasis theory can help me in my own
writing, and I am excited to have these tools to take with me in my career as a writer.
writing, and I am excited to have these tools to take with me in my career as a writer.
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