Personal and Linguistic Intelligence through the Lens of Garner's TheoryThe theory of multiple intelligences was the important work of Howard Gardner. He began by contributing to cognitive and behavioral sciences and then applied the theory in educational settings. He developed this theory based on two hypotheses. First, intelligence is a distinct capacity, general to all human beings who possess it to a greater or lesser degree. Second, intelligence is a measurable and identical verbal tool, such as short pencil and answer paper tests. Gardner's theory requires human beings to consider a much broader and general set of intelligences measured by verbal methods, standards that depend on a mix of linguistic and logical abilities. In his theory, Gardner maintains that there are seven intelligences, namely: musical, personal intelligence which involves intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligences, linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic and spatial intelligences. He argues that human beings have evolved to display different intelligences rather than displaying a single flexible intelligence. In this article, I will explore personal linguistic and personal intelligences through personal life experiences. Linguistic Intelligence Linguistic intelligence involves sensitivity to both written and spoken language. Gardner (77) believes that this involves sensitivity to words, sounds, meaning, order, inflections, and measurement of words. Additionally, linguistic ability involves rhythms and sensitivity to the different roles of language, such as its stimulation, its ability to convince or convey information to achieve specific goals. Linguistic intelligence is used in everyday life to persuade people in ways given the number o...... middle of paper ...... she had a temper, and so I knew that I could get beaten. When meeting teenagers, I always feel the need to play, laugh or scold them, and this has been my secret to success as a motivational speaker.ConclusionBased on the analysis of my abilities intellectual, I highlighted two types of intelligences, including personal and linguistic abilities, according to Gardner's assertion. Although I am naturally an outspoken person, my language abilities have been strengthened by hard work. This contradicts Gardner's theory to some extent because, according to him, intelligence is innate. However, the theory generally applies to me because my linguistic intelligence can be measured empirically from my written and spoken expressions. Additionally, my personal intelligence can be measured using my ability to read the mood in a given context..