Why is Writing Taught?

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Originally Posted by tylerdub

Rhetoric. The ability to communicate with force and originality.
Life is about communicating, my friend, learn to do it well and you will have a major advantage.

BTW, look at your man Obama. He was elected, largely, because of his ability to speak forcefully. If you want to follow in his footsteps (not to mention most rich/intelligent/influential people) you should learn to write well.

hate to be the bearer of bad news pimpin...but rhetoric is defined as 'the effective use of language.' (see webster's dictionary forthe reference)

and BTW...Obama spoke eloquently...