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A Rhetorical Situation Topic
Introduction
A rhetorical situation is described as the condition of a specific event that consists of a
set of constraints, an audience, and an issue. Also, it is a term that refers to a set of circumstances
that involves one person at least who uses some communication to alter the perspective of at
least another person. It assists an individual in gaining control of his or her work and allows them
to use language to persuade, entertain, or to inform. It is a content that helps one to understand
other people and their texts and also allows readers and writers to think through and also
determine why some text exist, their aim and how they do it in a given situation. Hence the paper
will summaries the content that were discussed in class by focusing on the elements of rhetorical
situations.
First is Purpose. It involves various reasons as to why the audiences and authors
engage in communication. It includes the reasons as to why one is writing. It can be to express
oneself, entertain, communicate with others, persuade, or even inform. Another author's Purpose
of writing may be to inspire the intended audience, console, punish, enlighten, sadden, excite, or
even startle. Also, the attitude of both the audience and the author have a direct impact on the
result of any of the rhetorical situation.
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Secondly is the Audience. Here the author needs to determine the group or individual
who would read the text, hear, and takes some actions. In other words, who would the recipient
of the communication? Is the audience unknown or known? Or is the author's audience, multiple
or one people. It will help the author or shape the words they are choosing and also know how
they will convey their messages. The writer will have to consider the audience's background,
their interest, and demographic information, how many viewers already know about the subject,
and what the audience expects/need from the writer.
Thirdly is Genre. It is where the writer considers the writing to use according to the
intended audience. The author needs to know the kind of genre he or she will think to
communicate with the audience. Would it be by letter, profile, report, position paper, poem,
instruction, or web pages? Furthermore, would the genre be a mystery, drama, biographies, non-
fiction or fiction? Hence the style that the author presents will indicate a set of audience
expectations.
Fourthly is the Stance. It focuses on one's tone/attitude. In other words, what would be
the writers and the reaction of the audience towards the topic? It is usually not about what the
author says but how he or she says it. For example, would the author's tone be thoughtful or
defiant, objective or opinionated, sarcastic or severe or assertive or uncertain? The author needs
to ensure that their voices in an academic context are confident, direct, and bright. To achieve
this, they need to ask themselves questions such as who is the intended audience? Or what is the
Purpose of the topic?
Lastly is writing in an academic context. Here the writer needs to provide or show
evidence that critically and carefully examines the subject. For example, there should be a direct
and clear thesis statement, good and enough evidence to support the topic, and careful attention
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to correctness. The author also needs to indicate what the subject matter and acknowledge
several perspectives. There should be cautious sources in the document.