Understanding the Rhetorical Situation

What is the primary purpose of understanding the rhetorical situation?

• To memorize rhetorical terms

• To analyze and understand rhetoric effectively

• To improve public speaking skills

• To write better poetry

Which aspect of the rhetorical situation addresses the problem that the rhetoric aims to solve?

• Context

• Audience

• Exigence

• Purpose

How does the audience affect the rhetoric?

• It has no impact on the rhetoric

• It decides the topic of the rhetoric

• It determines the length of the rhetoric

• It influences the style and tone of the rhetoric

In what way does context influence rhetoric?

• It has no effect on the rhetoric

• It determines the length of the rhetoric

• It affects the emotional appeal of the rhetoric

• It changes the language used

What is typically included in the message aspect of rhetoric?

• A detailed explanation of the topic

• A call to action

• A summary of the speaker's background

• A list of references