Rhetoric 101

What does the rhetorical situation refer to?

• The style and tools used by the speaker

• The methods of persuasion the speaker uses

• The context in which communication takes place

• The figurative language in a text

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is considered BEFORE the argument is even made?

• Pathos

• Arrangement

• Rhetorical Situation

• Syntax

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is exigence in a rhetorical situation?

• The audience’s reaction to the text

• The need, demand, or requirement prompting the speaker

• The author’s stylistic choices

• The emotional appeal of the text

Exigence can be thought of as:

• The pull that motivates the speaker

• The push from behind that prompts the speaker

• A synonym for tone

• The main idea of the argument

Who is the audience in a rhetorical situation?

• The author’s mentor

• The character in a story

• The person(s) for whom a speech or piece of literature is intended

• The figurative meaning of the text

What is the purpose in a rhetorical situation?

• The structure of a text

• The word choice of the author

• The goal or intended effect the speaker wants on the audience

• The sensory details in a text

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main rhetorical purposes?

• To persuade
• To inform

• To inform

• To summarize

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does an appeal to logos focus on?

• Credibility

• Logic and reason

• Emotion

• Organization

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of logos?

• An athlete endorsing Under Armor

• “All classes at DCG are great, English is a class; therefore, English must be great!”

• “If you don’t donate, these puppies will die”

• Using polite language in a speech

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which key words are associated with logos?

• Trust, credible, experience

• Facts, stats, data, reason

• Pity, fear, hope

• Style, tone, diction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5