Understanding the Rhetorical Situation- review session

Identify the audience for a persuasive speech on the importance of recycling in a high school assembly.

• Retired senior citizens

• High school students and faculty

• College professors and students

• Preschool children and their parents

Analyzing the purpose of a political campaign ad that aims to persuade undecided voters to support a particular candidate.

• To discourage undecided voters from supporting a particular candidate

• To persuade undecided voters to support a particular candidate

• To educate voters about the history of the candidate's family

• To entertain viewers with jokes and funny anecdotes

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Evaluate the credibility of an article about climate change written by a renowned environmental scientist.

• Consider the reputation and expertise of the environmental scientist, as well as the sources and evidence provided in the article.

• Check the number of social media shares the article has

• Consider the popularity of the website where the article is published

• Ask a random person for their opinion on the article

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Assess the context of a social media post advocating for mental health awareness during a global pandemic.

• Analyze the impact of social media on mental health during a global pandemic

• Examine the history of mental health awareness in social media

• Investigate the economic effects of the global pandemic on mental health

• Assess the current global pandemic and its impact on mental health, as well as the potential audience and purpose of the social media post.

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Recognize the constraints of the rhetorical situation for a speech given at a formal business conference.

• Consider the professional tone, time limits, and audience expectations and knowledge.

• Consider the casual tone, ignore time limits, and assume the audience has no knowledge

• Use informal language, ignore time limits, and assume the audience has no expectations

• Wear casual clothing, speak for as long as you want, and assume the audience is not knowledgeable

Explain the exigence for a public service announcement promoting the importance of childhood literacy in low-income communities.

• To promote the use of technology in low-income communities

• To encourage parents to focus on their own education instead

• To address the lack of access to books and educational resources, which can hinder children's academic success and future opportunities.

• To discourage children from reading for pleasure

Identify the audience for an academic research paper on the impact of technology on communication in the workplace.

• Retirees who are not familiar with technology

• Students in elementary school

• Scholars, researchers, and professionals in the fields of communication, technology, and workplace management

• People who work in agriculture

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Evaluate the credibility of an opinion piece written by a celebrity on the topic of international politics.

• Consider the celebrity's popularity and social media following

• Look at the celebrity's physical appearance and attractiveness

• Consider the celebrity's expertise, experience, and knowledge in the field of international politics.

• Evaluate the celebrity's fashion sense and style

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