Analyzing Rhetorical Situations Review Quiz

Which element of the rhetorical situation refers to the person or group who creates the message?

• Speaker

• Audience

• Context

• Exigence

What is the main goal or intention behind a text called?

• Context

• Purpose

• Exigence

• Audience

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which term describes the people the message is intended for?

• Speaker

• Audience

• Context

• Exigence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which element of the rhetorical situation involves the circumstances or background in which a message is delivered?

• Purpose

• Context

• Exigence

• Speaker

What does "exigence" refer to in the rhetorical situation?

• The reason the message is created

• The intended audience

• The background information

• The speaker’s credentials

Which of the following best describes the role of the speaker in a rhetorical situation?

• The person who interprets the message

• The person who creates and delivers the message

• The person who provides feedback

• The person who sets the context

Which element would you analyze to determine why a message was necessary at a particular time?

• Exigence

• Audience

• Purpose

• Speaker

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

If a text is written to persuade young voters to participate in an election, which element of the rhetorical situation does "young voters" represent?

• Speaker

• Audience

• Context

• Exigence

Which of the following is NOT a component of the rhetorical situation?

• Speaker

• Audience

• Tone

• Exigence

What is the primary focus when analyzing the "purpose" in a rhetorical situation?

• The background of the speaker

• The intended effect on the audience

• The historical context

• The urgency of the message