writing task 2 please evaluate
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:05 am
In the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Social media has drastically morphed the way we communicate with each other. Our texts are slowly being replaced by gifs and are emoji laden to further enhance the messaging experience. It is without a doubt true that in the modern world, a mere arrangement of words has become obsolete and images and other form of expressive media has taken the job of being primary moderators of communication.
"An image speaks a thousand words" , our ways of communication is a literal embodiment of this famous saying. Long gone are the days when texting was considered the preferable way of initiating conversations. Nowadays, thanks to the virtual space provided by platforms like Facebook and Instagram, people are able to share a photo on their timeline which is visible to all of their friends and followers. The gap of physical distance is being close virtually thanks to snapchat which specializes on picture based conversations.
However, there is still a generation which is incredibly fond of texting, especially the millennials and the generation older than them. Not to mention, the importance of e-mails and formal conversation which still is free from other sorts of expressive media. The idea of incorporating images, emojis or gifs in formal texts is still very frowned upon in a business settings and the surrounding prejudice is quite concrete to say the least.
In the end, no matter how hard we try to resist the great wave of change, we are bound to give in sooner than later. The advancement of technology and strong popularity of social media platforms has lead to an immense change in the way we communicate and it is evident that photographs, videos and other form of media has taken precedence over texts.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Social media has drastically morphed the way we communicate with each other. Our texts are slowly being replaced by gifs and are emoji laden to further enhance the messaging experience. It is without a doubt true that in the modern world, a mere arrangement of words has become obsolete and images and other form of expressive media has taken the job of being primary moderators of communication.
"An image speaks a thousand words" , our ways of communication is a literal embodiment of this famous saying. Long gone are the days when texting was considered the preferable way of initiating conversations. Nowadays, thanks to the virtual space provided by platforms like Facebook and Instagram, people are able to share a photo on their timeline which is visible to all of their friends and followers. The gap of physical distance is being close virtually thanks to snapchat which specializes on picture based conversations.
However, there is still a generation which is incredibly fond of texting, especially the millennials and the generation older than them. Not to mention, the importance of e-mails and formal conversation which still is free from other sorts of expressive media. The idea of incorporating images, emojis or gifs in formal texts is still very frowned upon in a business settings and the surrounding prejudice is quite concrete to say the least.
In the end, no matter how hard we try to resist the great wave of change, we are bound to give in sooner than later. The advancement of technology and strong popularity of social media platforms has lead to an immense change in the way we communicate and it is evident that photographs, videos and other form of media has taken precedence over texts.