• Kerry Dirk writes about how style is nothing more than a category in his essay “Navigating Genres,” and how genres go far beyond simply fitting into a particular class or style. Each genre has distinct characteristics that distinguish works from one another. In the article, Dirk introduced us to the genre as a response to the relevant situation. Dirk makes light of these conditions with satire in order to emphasize the importance of considering rhetorical circumstances. The importance of context in understanding the genre is demonstrated in this example. Dirk claims that knowing different genres rather than being an expert in all genres will help us develop our writing skills. In my opinion, he does an outstanding job of teaching about genres and how to write about them effectively. He provides excellent examples and references, also backs up his claims with accurate quotes. Kerry Dirk highlights the importance of providing a thorough understanding of the subject matter. It is important for a writer to understand what a genre is and how to portray it effectively.
• This post, which was recently published in Science News, explains how stress affects the brain and why it impairs decision-making and concentration. However, simply attempting to follow healthier behaviors and believing that stress might not be as bad as it appears are not the antidotes I recommend. Using real-time neuroscience techniques can help the brain turn off the pressure switch and get through the current life storm. You cannot always put down your work and meditate or practice yoga. When you are overwhelmed, you may not even be able to think of solutions. It is best to consider how stress travels through the nervous system and how sensory techniques can help you reduce stress without having to breathe or worry about it. In fact, only a slight activation of the pressure switch can breathe and sense functions. Because of the global pandemic and its uncertain path, most of us are experiencing higher default Stress Switch modes right now, which means our normal go-to strategies may fail. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to assist yourself.

Connection to Dirk,

• Kerry Dirk explains rhetorical genres in amusing layman’s terms in his essay “Navigating Genres,” which piqued my interest and made me want to learn more. Dirk notes the obvious: we are all familiar with various rhetorical genres because we meet and use them on a daily basis. We may not realize it, but we are exposed to different rhetorical genres every time we listen to a certain type of music, see a TV commercial for a product we use, or hear a political commentator on the radio. When we watch a horror film, we are introduced to a different genre. When we “share” on Facebook or Instagram, we are participating in a relatively new genre that arose out of the modern age. Dirk is implying that certain places or circumstances lend themselves to a specific genre, and that we do not have to create a new one every time we come across the same circumstance. This idea helps us to communicate more effectively because we know what to expect in response to any given circumstance.