Rhetorical Triangle Quiz

What is the term for the moment or event that motivates someone to write or speak about a specific problem, issue, or situation?

• Purpose

• Exigence

• Context

• Audience

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

Which of the following is NOT interchangeable with purpose?

• Statement

• Demand

• Context

• Audience

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

What should be mentioned about the speaker in a rhetorical analysis?

• The speaker's favorite book

• The role the speaker is playing

• The speaker's age

• The speaker's favorite color

What is the term for the group of people the speaker intends to reach?

• Context

• Requirement

• Audience

• Subject

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

What should the 'Subject' refer to in a rhetorical analysis?

• The time period of the text

• The main topic about which the author is making their claim

• The cultural influences in the text

• The values of the speaker

What does 'Context' refer to in a rhetorical analysis?

• The speaker's attitude towards the audience

• The moment that motivates the speaker

• The setting and background of the text

• The purpose of the text