Rhetorical Situation Flashcard (25-26)

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Writer/Speaker

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The creator of the text with a unique voice who brings his/her/their background--beliefs, values, needs, and tone/attitude toward the topic.

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Purpose

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The goal the writer wants to achieve or accomplish with the text.

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Message

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The writer’s main idea, central argument, stance, position, claim.

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Exigence

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The Spark that inspires, stimulates, provokes, or prompts writers to create texts

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Audience

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The receivers of the message who have shared as well as individual beliefs, values, needs, and backgrounds

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Context

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The time, place, and occasion of the text

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What best describes the 'Exigence' in a rhetorical situation?

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The Spark that inspires, stimulates, provokes, or prompts writers to create texts

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What does 'Context' refer to in the analysis of a rhetorical situation?

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The time, place, and occasion of the text

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Which element of the rhetorical situation focuses on the main idea or claim presented by the writer?

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Message

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Which component of the rhetorical situation is concerned with the individuals or groups the text is intended to reach?

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Audience