Define the Term
Rhetorical Situation
The purpose, methods, audience and medium for a piece of writing
When thinking about purpose, what is one question to ask yourself?
-What do you want the audience to do, think, or feel?
-What does the writing task call on you to do?
-What are the best ways to achieve your purpose?
Punctuate the following:
unable to eat diarrhea
Unable to eat, diarrhea.
True or false: Writing is a solitary activity.
False. Writing is a social situation with rules and mores.
What is a "Puncher?"
A cow puncher or cowboy
Purpose as it applies to writing
What you want the audience to do, think, or feel.
When thinking about audience, what is one question to ask yourself?
-Whom do you want to reach?
-What is the audience's background?
-What are their interests?
-What circumstances or views may affect their reading?
Etc.
Punctuate the following:
lets eat grandma
"Let's eat, Grandma."
True or False: One should always "Write with integrity."
True. Writing requires a degree of authenticity. That way your writer's voice will shine through.
Answer one of the following:
Where did Ms. VA go to undergraduate school?
Where did Ms. VA earn her masters degree?
Undergrad-Vanderbilt
Graduate School- THE Ohio State University
Audience
The people for whom you are writing or speaking.
When thinking about genre, what is one question to ask yourself?
-How does the chosen genre affect content and tone?
-Does the genre call for specific strategies?
-Should the tone be formal or informal?
-Are there design choices to make? Mediums?
True or False:
Dialogue requires special punctuation.
True. Ms. VA said, "Don't forget to cite your sources. Also, be sure it is clear to the reader what/who pronouns refer."
True or False: One should take the time to pre-write as part of the writing process.
True: Pre-writing is an essential part of producing a well thought out, organized piece of writing.
What is a "Cherub?"
A child-like angel/angel-child
Stance
Attitude toward the topic
When thinking about stance, what is one question to ask yourself?
-What is my stance and how does it relate to my purpose?
-How should my stance be reflected in my tone?
-Should I openly discuss my stance?
-How will my audience react?
"i am not sure when to use an apostrophe," ms. va admitted. "is it for plurals?"
"I am not sure when to use an apostrophe," Ms. VA admitted. "Is it for plurals?"
For the LOVE OF GOD! DO NOT PUT APOSTROPHES TO SHOW THERE IS MORE THAN ONE OF SOMETHING OR A KITTEN DIES!
True or False: Peer feedback is not helpful.
False: Letting others read and offer constructive criticism helps us. It gives us an outside look at our writing and is an essential part of the writing process.
What are the names of the classroom plants?
Gertrude, Juanita and Pearl
Medium
Method by which you choose to convey your message
When thinking about Medium/media, what is one question to ask yourself?
-Which will be most effective? Print? Spoken? Electronic? Combinations?
-How does the medium affect organization and style?
-How does the medium affect your language? Mode of expression?
"is 'i,' the word, capitalized always?" asked ms. lisa
"Is 'I,' the word, capitalized always?" asked Ms. Lisa.
And yes it is, please. You are not texting. Proofread.
True or False: Metacognition is the ability to examine the ways one thinks and therefore is not very helpful.
False: The more we exercise our brain and consider ourselves as learners, the better we get at thinking through things.
What languages can Ms. VA speak?
English