CH 1: Rhetorical Situation Quiz

What does the term "audience" refer to in a rhetorical situation?

• The physical location where the communication takes place.

• The group of people the message is intended to reach.

• The person delivering the message.

• The time at which the communication occurs.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2B

Which of the following best describes the "purpose" in a rhetorical situation?

• The medium through which the message is delivered.

• The reaction expected from the audience.

• The reason behind the communication.

• The historical background of the topic.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

How does the context of communication influence the rhetorical situation?

• It determines the language and examples the speaker uses.

• It only affects the length of the communication.

• It has no significant impact on the rhetorical situation.

• It dictates the physical setting of the communication.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.3

In a rhetorical situation, the role of the speaker is to:

• Listen to the audience's feedback.

• Deliver the message effectively to the audience.

• Choose the communication channel.

• Analyze the feedback after the communication.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.4

What is "exigence" in a rhetorical situation?

• The detailed analysis of the audience.

• The urgency or necessity of the communication.

• The background information necessary for understanding the message.

• The method used to deliver the message.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

Identifying the audience in a rhetorical situation helps the speaker to:

• Choose the appropriate time for communication.

• Tailor the message to fit the audience's needs and expectations.

• Determine the physical location for the communication.

• Decide on the communication channel to be used.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.2B

The context of communication includes which of the following elements?

• The speaker's personal opinions.

• The audience's previous knowledge on the topic.

• The time and place of the communication.

• Both B and C.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.4

Which of the following is NOT a role of the speaker in a rhetorical situation?

• To persuade the audience.

• To entertain the audience.

• To ignore the feedback from the audience.

• To inform the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.3

CCSS.SL.11-12.4

Exigence can be best described as:

• The speaker's expertise on the topic.

• The audience's interest in the topic.

• The compelling reason to communicate.

• The method of communication.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

Analyzing the context of communication helps in understanding:

• The speaker's personal life.

• The appropriateness of the message for the given audience.

• The financial cost of the communication.

• The technological requirements for the communication.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.1

CCSS.SL.11-12.3