Jerry McGovern (Provided photo)

SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack Center for Writing will host “It’s Called Rhetoric,” a public speaking workshop, with Jerry McGovern at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.

This workshop is designed to help attendees become more critical listeners and effective speakers. It is free and open to all experience levels; teens are welcome alongside adults.

“To get our vote, today’s politicians give speeches almost every day,” McGovern said. “How can we judge the truth of what they say? In this workshop, we’ll explore the principles of rhetoric which give us the tools to analyze these speeches and find the truth.”

McGovern was an instructor in the SUNY Plattsburgh Communications Department for more than 30 years. He taught public speaking, argumentation/critical thinking and small group communication. He also writes reviews of books relevant to Adirondack audiences for the “Read in the Blue Line” column for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

The Adirondack Center for Writing has been bringing people and words together for 25 years through provocative events and meaningful programs. For more information about ACW, visit adirondackcenterforwriting.org.