Discuss the following with the class:
What is a Rhetorical Situation
Before you read this weeks materials, think about what you think rhetorical situation means just based on the words themselves. (No need to Google; just go with your first impression!)
Now that you have learned more, how would you explain it to someone in your own words?
Was anything surprising about how rhetorical situations work? Are there any parts youre still unsure about?
How Messages Change for Different Audiences
Think about a message you have seen recently, such as a speech, an ad, a social media post, or even something in the news.
Who was it for (the audience), what was the goal (the purpose), and what was happening around it (the context)?
How did the speaker or writer adjust their tone, style, or format to fit the situation?
If you had to rewrite that same message for a completely different audience, what would you change?
Rhetorical Choices in Everyday Life
This weeks readings show how language, identity, and culture shape the way we communicate.
Can you think of a time someone adjusted how they spoke or wrote based on who they were talking to? Maybe you overheard it or maybe you did it yourself.
What stood out about the choices they made (tone, word choice, structure)?
How does this example connect to what you read this week?