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How Are Genres and Rhetorical Situations Related?

Genres and rhetorical situations work together because the situation helps us decide how we should communicate. One example I have experienced is writing an email to a teacher about missing class. I chose an email because it was a more appropriate way to explain the situation than sending a text message.

In this situation, my teacher was the audience, and my purpose was to explain why I was not in class. Since I was communicating with someone with higher authority, I needed to be respectful and use a more formal tone. I also made sure to explain everything clearly so there would not be any confusion.

I think the email worked well because it fit the situation and the person I was talking to. A text message would have seemed too casual for the situation. This experience showed me that choosing the right genre can make communication clearer and more effective.

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  1. Connor Avatar
    Connor

    I agree with you that genres are how we communicate in a rhetorical situation. I said a similar thing for my example. I feel it is important to understand the authority of the person you are talking to before you choose a genre. My example was with a boss, and I feel that you have to use a professional tone with your boss just like you need to with your teacher. Overall, you did a good job of connecting a genre to a rhetorical situation.

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  2. Wesley Embry Avatar
    Wesley Embry

    I completely Agree with you how genres and how we talk in a rhetorical situation. When you email in a more appropriate way it just shows that you are a good person and just care. You also don’t want to message someone in a mean tone. Overall, great job on your post.

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    Wesley Embry

    I completely agree that genres are how we communicate with each other in a rhetorical situation. You want to talk to everyone in a respectful tone when you are emailing or talking to them because it makes it more respectful and that you care. Overall, great job on your post.

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