Which of the Following About the Elements of the Rhetorical

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about the elements of the rhetorical situation is true?

• A)Your speech is given in a space that has no connection to the rest of the world.
• B)Without a speaker,the source has only himself/herself in which to send the message.
• C)You should be able to state the purpose of your speech in three sentences or less.
• D)Your audience comes to you without expectations,knowledge,or experience.
• E)You can place your topic within the frame of reference of current events.

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Definitions:

Brain's Plasticity

The ability of the brain to change and adapt as a result of experience, learning, or injury.

Flexibility

The ability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements and situations.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe in the brain, implicated in a variety of complex behaviors including planning, decision making, and moderating social conduct.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in many complex brain functions including memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.