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Understanding Exigence in Communication

Understanding Exigence in Communication

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains the concept of exigence, which is a situation that creates an opportunity for communication. It discusses different types of exigencies, including concrete, immediate, regular, and complex ones, and provides examples such as natural disasters and social issues. The tutorial also guides on how to analyze and strategically use exigence in communication, emphasizing the importance of understanding the audience and purpose. Finally, it suggests further exploration of exigence through rhetorical problems.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is exigence important in the rhetorician's toolbox?

It complicates the message

It limits the audience

It creates opportunities for effective communication

It helps avoid communication

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of exigence in communication?

To create an opportunity for response

To provide entertainment

To avoid communication

To create confusion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does shared social knowledge play in recognizing exigence?

It makes exigence invisible

It confuses the audience

It helps in identifying opportunities for communication

It limits the scope of communication

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a concrete exigence?

A private conversation

A fictional story

A natural disaster like an earthquake

A personal diary entry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an example of an exigence?

A routine grocery shopping

An event of national importance

A natural disaster

A controversial health care bill

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can Martin Luther King Day serve as an exigence?

By promoting holiday sales

By encouraging silence

By providing an occasion to discuss social issues

By celebrating personal achievements

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a regularly occurring exigence?

A holiday like Martin Luther King Day

A rare astronomical event

A once-in-a-lifetime event

A unique personal experience

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