Persuasive Communication and Roman Rhetoric
Unit 1: Defining Persuasive Communication
Persuasive Communication Defined: The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques. (arte de bien decir, to give written or spoken language enough effectiveness to delight, persuade, or move).
- To reach a definition, some authors distinguish between communication of facts or realities and communication of contentious issues.
- It is the traditional Aristotelian distinction
Future Aspirations, Social Issues Glossary & Grammar Notes
My Future Plans and Goals
In three months, I will be out of the San Jose de la Montaña school. I will graduate, and we will go to a hotel. I will pass all the subjects in June and will travel to London. When I am in Malaga, I will go to the beach with my friends. When summer ends, I will go to La Rosaleda, study, and pass my subjects. After finishing my studies, I will work in the National Police Corps. When I start working, I will buy my house, get married, and live with my husband. When I am 30
Read MoreSwitzerland Skiing & Italy’s Cultural Wonders: A Travel Diary
Thrilling Ski Adventure in Switzerland
Last winter, my friend and I embarked on an exhilarating trip to Switzerland to delve into the world of skiing. From January 10th to January 25th, we found ourselves surrounded by the majestic Swiss Alps, ready to conquer the slopes.
In the initial days, navigating the challenging ski trails proved to be a test of our skills. We experienced a mix of excitement and trepidation as we glided down the slopes, overcoming falls and relishing small victories. The crisp
Read MoreMarketing Evolution: From Production to Social Responsibility
Marketing Evolution
Stage 1: Production Orientation
In this initial stage, factories were central, with many people living nearby, allowing easy access for purchasing goods directly from the factory. The focus was on production; manufacturers decided what to produce without considering consumer needs. For example, Henry Ford’s Model T was identical for everyone and sold at the same price.
Stage 2: Sales Orientation
As purchasing power increased and populations spread out, people were no longer as close
Read MoreMaterial Processing: Sintering, Casting, and Molding Methods
Material Processing Techniques
Heat Treatments
Sintering
A process that consists of applying pressure and high temperature, below the melting point.
Hardening (Temple)
Heating the material to a temperature between 800-1000°C and then cooling it rapidly. Achieves maximum possible hardness.
Tempering (Revenido)
Heating to 200-500°C to achieve desired characteristics of elasticity, tenacity, and toughness.
Casting and Molding Processes
Metals Casting
Metals, melted with heat, are poured into a mold containing
Read MoreEssential Spanish Phrases for Effective Communication
Essential Spanish Phrases for Expressing Opinions
This document provides a collection of useful Spanish phrases for expressing opinions and ideas, along with their English translations.
- En primer lugar, hay que señalar que… First of all, it is necessary to point out that…
- La mayoría de la gente no es consciente del peligro. Most people are not aware of the danger.
- Debo admitir que no creo en Dios. Soy ateo. I must admit that I don’t believe in God. I’m an atheist.
- Por una parte, puede parecer simplista