1st Quarter Rhetorical Situation Review
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What are the components of the rhetorical situation?

Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Appeals

Which rhetorical appeal refers to credibility?

  • Logos
  • Ethos (correct)
  • Puns
  • Pathos
  • Anaphora involves repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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    The reason or need that makes someone want to share a message or start a discussion is called ______.

    <p>exigence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the rhetorical devices with their definitions:

    <p>Alliteration = Repeating consonant sounds in the beginning of a word Anaphora = Repeating words within consecutive verses Antithesis = Juxtaposing two words with opposite meanings Imagery = Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formalist criticism focused on?

    <p>Structure, style, and literary elements of a text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of appeal does logos refer to?

    <p>Logical appeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates the speaker to send a message?

    <p>Purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rhetorical Situation

    • Influences of the speaker on the audience, including their beliefs, credentials, and values.
    • Motivation for the message is crucial to understanding its purpose.
    • The connection between message and audience affects receptiveness.
    • Historical context guides understanding and reception of messages.
    • Exigence relates to the catalyst or need that spurs the creation of the piece.

    Rhetorical Devices

    • Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the start of words.
    • Assonance: Similar-sounding words sharing vowels but with different consonants.
    • Pathos: Appeals to audience's emotions to evoke specific feelings.
    • Puns: Play on words using similar sounds and different meanings.

    Word Choice and Tone

    • Consider both literal meanings and emotional connotations of words.
    • Emotional language and imagery enhance audience connection.

    Sentence Structure and Imagery

    • Anaphora: Repetition of words at the start of consecutive verses or sentences.
    • Ethos: Establishing credibility and trustworthiness to persuade the audience.
    • Anastrophe: Inverting normal word order for effect.
    • Antithesis: Juxtaposes opposing ideas or words for contrast.
    • Logos: Appeal to logic and reason using factual evidence and rational arguments.
    • Asyndeton: Omitting conjunctions in a list to create urgency.

    Critical Approaches

    • Formalist Criticism: Focuses on the structure, style, and literary elements of a text.
    • Historical-Biographical Criticism: Examines historical context and author's life for deeper understanding.

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    This quiz covers the essential elements of the rhetorical situation, including speaker, purpose, audience, and context. It also reviews various critical approaches such as formalist, historical-biographical, and moral criticism. Prepare to test your understanding of these concepts as they relate to effective communication.

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