Although we did not study any theater examples in CAS100A I still believe the initial example I used from Our Town reflects my understanding of public speaking. After taking the course I can actually see even more how my example applies to what we learned. The monologue used includes a sender (Emily) a receiver (audience), a message (live life to the fullest), and context (the play’s setting). CAS100A has taught me about the individual parts of communication and the importance of understanding those parts to improve any message I am trying to convey. I have a better understanding of communication because I know how many different occasions really require the use of rhetoric and communication techniques. Presenting my own speeches helped me understand how to organize my own message. I also sympathize with sufferers of speech anxiety because now I have felt some of that fear. Discussing communication techniques and uses with my classmates has led to a deeper understand of the subject and how I can improve my communication efforts.