Knoblauch’s article talks about four different types of literacy that are seen throughout history: functional, cultural, personal-growth and critical. Although these are the literacies Knoblauch discusses, he lets the reader know that there are a variety of definitions that not mentioned in his article. The message Knoblauch tries to send the audience is to know that people with power as in educators or professionals are the ones worthy enough to categorize where literate or illiterate people fit in. Even though everyone is judged by their literacy, the meaning is different in every culture. Therefore, there isn’t a true definition. Each person defines what literacy is to them but some have power over others to judge them based on their knowledge.
