College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the meaning of the term rhetorical situation?

  1. The core of an argument

  2. The context in which an argument is made

  3. The way a reader will receive a piece of writing

  4. The combination of multiple arguments

The correct answer is: The context in which an argument is made

A rhetorical situation refers to the context, audience, and purpose of a piece of writing or communication. While option A mentions the argument, it does not encompass the entire situation. Option C only focuses on the reader's reception, not the overall situation. Option D is incorrect because a rhetorical situation is not the combination of multiple arguments, but rather the circumstances in which a single argument is presented. Option B is the best answer as it encompasses all the necessary elements of a rhetorical situation.

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