1. What is rhetorical discourse?

Written or spoken communication wherein the speaker uses specific words in the dialogue to suggest or
persuade their audience to have specific and intended thoughts on a subject or situation that aligns with
the author's perspective.

2. What are the types of speeches?

Forensic, deliberative, and epideictic

3. What is Bitzer trying to accomplish in this essay?

To explain how rhetorical discourse can be used to influence reality, create reactions, or change one's
thinking. That the use of this discourse can be very influential.

4. What is included in the rhetorical situation?

It must include:

1) Exigence - The exigent circumstances describes the problem that demands the response

2) Audience - A willing audience that cares about and affected by the problem

3) Constraints - The beliefs, values, and moral notions that are generally felt by a particular audience

5. Give three characteristics Bitzer discusses as characteristics of rhetoric.

1) The rhetor's interpretation of the problem or circumstance at hand

2) The rhetor's response must be "fitting" and have mass appeal, matching the reactionary response of
many others' views.

3) The description of the situation must carry seamlessly into the proposed response,... the reaction
must be proportionate and an appropriate response to the problem.

4) The situation must be real, historical, easy observed and recognized by many.
5) The level of complexity in the situation presented, must also be present in the response given.

6) Rhetorical situations do not have time constraints, the can fade away, be outgrown...whereas, some
situations can exist throughout the history of mankind.

6. What is exigence and how does it fit the rhetorical situation?

Exigence is basically a problem, but in rhetoric it is the description and interpretation of that problem in
a way that appeals to the audience's point of view and how it involves them personally. It should have a
sense of urgency that many would agree requires a call to action.

7. How does audience fit the rhetorical situation?

Knowing the audience; how they are affected by the problem; their cultural factors, societal norms, etc.
helps to determine the wisest approach and what ways would appeal to them personally, as well as,
how best to persuade them to the intended reaction.

8. How do constraints fit in the rhetorical situation?

Constraints detail the elements of the situation - the people, events, objects, etc. that relate to how
decisions are made and the limits of action. Understanding the constraints helps to form the most well-
accepted response or action.

9. When is an exigence rhetorical?

When an issue, problem, or circumstance motivates someone to speak out or make demands in
response to that situation.

10. What are the characteristics of the rhetorical situation?

Text - Writing or communication prompted by a situation

Author - The writer or speaker of the situation

Audience - People affected by situation who receive the communication

Purpose - The reasons and motivations for communication

Setting - Time, place, and environment surrounding the moment of communication

 What is rhetorical discourse?

Written or spoken communication wherein the speaker uses specific words in the dialogue to suggest or
persuade their audience to have specific and intended thoughts on a subject or situation that aligns with
the author's perspective.

What are the types of speeches?

Forensic, deliberative, and epideictic

What is Bitzer trying to accomplish in this essay?

To explain how rhetorical discourse can be used to influence reality, create reactions, or change one's
thinking. That the use of this discourse can be very influential.
 What is included in the rhetorical situation?

It must include:

1) Exigence - The exigent circumstances describes the problem that demands the response

2) Audience - A willing audience that cares about and affected by the problem

3) Constraints - The beliefs, values, and moral notions that are generally felt by a particular audience

Give three characteristics Bitzer discusses as characteristics of rhetoric.

1) The rhetor's interpretation of the problem or circumstance at hand

2) The rhetor's response must be "fitting" and have mass appeal, matching the reactionary response of
many others' views.

3) The description of the situation must carry seamlessly into the proposed response,... the reaction
must be proportionate and an appropriate response to the problem.

4) The situation must be real, historical, easy observed and recognized by many.

5) The level of complexity in the situation presented, must also be present in the response given.

6) Rhetorical situations do not have time constraints, the can fade away, be outgrown...whereas, some
situations can exist throughout the history of mankind.

What is exigence and how does it fit the rhetorical situation?

Exigence is the description and interpretation of a problem that appeals to the audience's point of view
and how it involves them personally. It should have a sense of urgency that many would agree requires
a call to action.
 How does audience fit the rhetorical situation?

Knowing the audience; how they are effected by the problem; their cultural factors, societal norms, etc.
helps to determine the wisest approach and what ways would appeal to them personally, as well as,
how best to guide them to the intended reaction.

How do constraints fit in the rhetorical situation?

Constraints detail the elements of the situation - the people, events, objects, etc. that relate to how
decisions are made and the limits of action. Understanding the constraints helps to form the most well-
accepted response or action.

When is an exigence rhetorical?

When an issue, problem, or circumstance motivates someone to speak out or make demands in
response to that situation.

What are the characteristics of the rhetorical situation?

Text - Writing or communication prompted by a situation

Author - The writer or speaker of the situation

Audience - People affected by situation who receive the communication

Purpose - The reasons and motivations for communication

Setting - Time, place, and environment surrounding the moment of communication