Rhetorical Framework Review (FRQ #2)

What is the primary consideration when analyzing the persona of the speaker?

• The structure of the text
• The genre of the text
• The qualifications and persona of the speaker
• The length of the text

What key characteristic should be identified when considering the primary and secondary audience?

• The speaker’s educational background
• The purpose of evidence used
• The organization of the text
• The needs, values, and assumptions of the audience

Which of the following best describes the "exigence" of a text?

• The secondary audience
• The specific situation that prompted the creation of the text
• The order of paragraphs
• The author's persona

Which rhetorical element is most closely associated with "automatic vs. earned credibility"?

• Emotional appeal
• Logical reasoning
• Purpose and message
• Credibility and goodwill

What type of evidence is used to share personal stories or experiences?

• Quantitative data
• Concrete facts
• Anecdotes
• Definitions

What rhetorical appeal is focused on creating specific emotions in the audience?

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos
• Exigence

What is the purpose of using expert opinion as evidence?

• Amplify the argument
• Illustrate and exemplify
• Organize the text
• Describe context

How does understanding the genre help in analyzing a text?

• It shows the persona of the author
• It determines the appeal used
• It identifies which mode of delivery is best suited to the message
• It helps categorize types of evidence

In which context should you analyze both immediate and broader factors?

• Audience
• Exigence
• Evidence
• Context

Which type of organizational structure typically involves a concession and refutation?

• Problem and solution
• Cause and effect
• Counterargument
• Narration