Rhetorical Analysis

What is rhetoric?

• The art of effective communication.

• The study of ancient Greek oratory.

• The analysis of persuasive speeches only.

• The process of writing a formal essay.

What is a rhetorical situation?

• the CONTEXT of when and how communication is delivered

• Choices and the effects they have

• Choices

• Effects

In rhetorical analysis, what does the term "text" refer to?

• Only written documents like essays or articles.

• Only spoken words, such as speeches or debates.

• Only visual elements like paintings or clothing.

• Any form of communication, including sounds, visuals, and written or spoken words.

What elements are crucial for explaining a text's rhetorical situation?

• The length of the text and the number of words used.

• The context, audience, purpose, and genre of the communication.

• The personal feelings and opinions of the communicator.

• The historical period in which the communication was created.

When describing the choices made by a text's composer, what aspects might be considered?

• The personal background and education of the composer.

• The financial cost and resources involved in creating the text.

• Voice qualities, speech organization, and the balance between logic and emotions.

• The number of people who have previously analyzed the text.

What is the primary focus when describing the effects of a composer's choices?

• How the choices impact different members of the audience.

• Whether the choices were easy or difficult to make.

• The personal feelings of the composer after making the choices.

• The legal implications of the choices made.