The following video demonstrates how external factors influence a piece of writing, even before the first word is written down.
The video focuses on the use of rhetoric from the viewpoint as a writer. As you watch, consider how the same elements hold true from the viewpoint as a reader.
https://youtu.be/A-eRycqjzbg
As a reader, pay attention to these factors that shaped the document. Consider:
- What do I know about the author, just by reading this text? How does the author’s experience or education shape the reading?
- What do I know about the goals for this work, just by reading this text? How do these goals influence what actually appears in the text?
- What do I know about the intended audience for this work? Am I a member of that intended audience?
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- Video: Rhetorical Context. Provided by: Lumen Learning. License: CC BY: Attribution
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- The Rhetorical Situation. Authored by: University of Maryland, Baltimore Writing Center. Located at: https://youtu.be/A-eRycqjzbg. License: All Rights Reserved. License Terms: Standard YouTube License