Thinking and Acting Rhetorically

To think and act rhetorically starts with analyzing a situation and then using your voice, whether spoken or written, to portray your own, and in certain situations other people's thoughts and feelings as well. Thinking and acting rhetorically starts with listening to what others have to say and/or reading a prompt or situation and then actively thinking about, discussing, and/or informing yourself on the topic at hand. If it is a collaborative piece you are writing brainstorm and listen to your teammates thoughts on the subject at hand. If it is a piece written on your own read over instructions, if they have been given, and then for both situations analyze the the rhetorical situation. Is there a specific format or genre you must use? If not, then what format will best allow your intended audience to clearly understand what you are trying to say. A specific audience you need to write to? Will your audience be interested by what you are saying? These are all things that help determine the rhetorical situation and questions you should keep in mind. In any rhetorical situation it is important to make sure you are informed, therefor doing extra research than what is given or said may be necessary.