Exigence and Purpose in Texts

The video tutorial explains the concept of exigence, which is the motivating factor prompting someone to write or speak. It distinguishes exigence from the purpose of a text, which is what the writer hopes to achieve. The tutorial uses Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech as an example, highlighting how historical context influenced its exigence. The video concludes with a task to analyze the purpose and exigence in Cesar Chavez's essay, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts for rhetorical analysis.

What is exigence in the context of writing or speaking?

• The main theme of a text

• The audience's reaction to a text

• The reason someone decides to write or speak

• The conclusion of a speech

How does exigence differ from the purpose of a text?

• Exigence and purpose are the same

• Exigence is the reason, while purpose is the outcome

• Exigence is the outcome, while purpose is the reason

• Exigence is the audience's reaction, while purpose is the writer's intention

What was the purpose of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• To promote racial equality

• To discuss economic policies

• To entertain the audience

• To announce a political campaign

What historical factors served as the exigence for King's speech?

• Technological advancements

• International relations

• Racial segregation and the civil rights movement

• Economic prosperity

What task is given to the students regarding Cesar Chavez's essay?

• To compare it with another text

• To summarize the essay

• To analyze the purpose and exigence

• To rewrite the essay

What does the purpose of a text aim to achieve?

• To provide a historical account

• To achieve a specific outcome or change

• To entertain the audience

• To confuse the audience

What role does exigence play in delivering a message?

• It dictates the language used

• It determines the length of the text

• It stimulates or provokes the writer

• It provides the conclusion

Why is it important to distinguish between exigence and purpose?

• To write longer essays

• To analyze texts more specifically

• To avoid grammatical errors

• To improve vocabulary