Describe rhetorical style generally. Compare and contrast the rhetorical style of two
countries/cultures and provide examples.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Rhetorical style is the manner in which an individual structures and
presents an argument. Responses should mention cultural patterns with respect to
some of the following: rhetorical traditions, high and low context, the dimensions of
individualism-collectivism and/or achievement-nurturance, expected behavior of
speakers/audiences, and the element of power distance.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What is the effect of using precise numbers in a speech?
A) makes statistical data more interesting B) demonstrates the dimensions of an issue C) impresses listeners with your knowledge D) provides the opportunity for the audience to question the data
Companies that shut the doors to the media during difficult times or during times of internal turbulence (e.g., financial loss, product recall) could be considered to be using this type of leadership strategy
A) ignoring B) informing C) parading D) probing
Though her new office didn't have a formal dress code, Cassie's coworkers laughed when they told her about how the person who previously held her position always wore jeans to work. This is an example of:
a. an introduction to the jargon Cassie will need for the job. b. positive face threat for Cassie because she wants to wear jeans to work. c. a story that tells Cassie the norms for appropriate dress. d. tensions in the workplace caused by out-group status.