“The meaning of words is determined by those of us who use language, and it has consequences.” — Peter Ludlow, “What is a ‘Hacktivist’?”
We’ll be discussing — and adding to our quiver of critical skills — the concept of the rhetorical situation, sometimes referred to visually as the rhetorical triangle.
St. Martin’s Guide, 2a. “Making good choices for your situation” and section 3 on critical reading.