College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of a rhetorical situation?

  1. The audience's response to an essay

  2. The purpose and context of a writing task

  3. The author's frame of reference

  4. The subject of an essay

The correct answer is: The purpose and context of a writing task

A rhetorical situation refers to the purpose and context of a writing task. This includes the intended audience, the goals of the writer, and the social, cultural, and historical context in which the writing is being produced. Option A, C, and D may be relevant in a rhetorical situation, but do not fully encapsulate the purpose and context of the writing task. Option A focuses solely on the audience's response, while option C may be a part of the author's frame of reference, but does not encompass all aspects of a rhetorical situation. Option D only addresses the subject of the essay, which is a small part of the larger purpose and context of a writing task. Option B gives a broad and comprehensive explanation of the purpose of a rhetorical situation.

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