Question 1

By stipulating that rhetoric is a &#34;situated art,&#34; Chapter 3 means that rhetoric can be fullyunderstood only when _______________ and ______________ are consideredsimultaneously.&#10;A) artistic elements, timing&#10;B) message, delivery&#10;C) setting, description&#10;D) text, context

Accepted Answer

Rhetoric as a "situated art" implies that both the text itself and the context in which it is delivered or exists are crucial for its full understanding. This means considering the content of the communication as well as the circumstances, audience, and environment in which it occurs.

Question 2

Speech-acts have a &#34;performative&#34; nature because they ____________ as well as___________ something.&#10;A) do, say&#10;B) explain, describe&#10;C) give, get&#10;D) offer, deliver

Accepted Answer

Speech acts are considered "performative" because they perform an action simply by the act of saying something, not just by describing or explaining something. This means that the act of speaking itself accomplishes something, such as making a promise, giving an order, or issuing an apology.

Question 3

According to Chapter 3 on situational criticism, all messages emanate from ______________situations.&#10;A) ordinary&#10;B) unique&#10;C) the same&#10;D) predictable

Accepted Answer

According to situational criticism, all messages come from unique situations, emphasizing the distinct context in which communication occurs.

Question 4

The fact that a rhetorical message exists, Chapter 3 tells us, means that something is______________ but the speaker is not yet _________________ it.&#10;A) happening, aware of&#10;B) working, ready for&#10;C) wrong, desperate about&#10;D) true, sure about

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fact that a rhetorical message exists,...

Question 5

Chapter 3 suggests that a useful early question to ask of any rhetoric event is, &#34;What___________ is being performed here?&#34;&#10;A) speech&#10;B) narrative&#10;C) act&#10;D) argument&#10;E) situation

Accepted Answer

Chapter 3 suggests that a useful early question to ask of any rhetoric event is, "What act is being performed here?" This question helps in understanding the purpose and the action that the rhetoric intends to achieve or convey.

Question 6

In analyzing a speech-act, it often makes sense to apply gerunds to determine what thespeech-act is trying to do. Gerunds are&#10;A) various rules of sentence structure.&#10;B) words ending with &#34;ing.&#34;&#10;C) Different words meaning the same thing.&#10;D) transitions between sentences.

Accepted Answer

Gerunds are words that are formed with verbs but act as nouns. They are indeed words ending in "ing."

Question 7

According to Chapter 3, the very decision to communicate is a-------------------------------.&#10;A) kind of social action.&#10;B) cause for concern.&#10;C) reason to resist.&#10;D) signal of aggression.

Accepted Answer

The decision to communicate is considered a kind of social action because it involves engaging with others and can influence social dynamics and relationships.

Question 8

The __________________consists of all other messages available to influence an audiencein a given situation.&#10;A) provincial force&#10;B) rhetorical dimension&#10;C) dynamic sphere&#10;D) persuasive field

Accepted Answer

The correct term is "persuasive field," which refers to all the messages available that can influence an audience in a specific situation. This encompasses a wide range of communication forms and content that can affect how an audience perceives and reacts to a message.

Question 9

Rhetorical conventions could be described as __________________that dictate what can andcannot be said in common situations.&#10;A) written rules&#10;B) detailed instructions&#10;C) social norms&#10;D) textbook lessons

Accepted Answer

Rhetorical conventions are social norms that guide what is appropriate to say in various situations.

Question 10

Critics often miss the &#34;action&#34; of a speech-act because they are so focused on the&#10;A) words.&#10;B) rhetor.&#10;C) setting.&#10;D) audience.

Accepted Answer

Critics often overlook the performative aspect of a speech (the "action" it performs or brings about) because they concentrate too much on the literal words used, rather than considering the broader context or the effects those words are intended to have.

Deck 3: Analyzing Situations