In a rhetorical situation, what is the exigence? the message of the text—what the writer is saying about the issue at hand
the original reason for or cause of the writing—the issue that prompted the writer to say something
the purpose the writer has for writing—what the writer ultimately hopes to accomplish
the context for writing—the historical events and cultural movements surrounding the text’s creation

How is the speaker's writing assignment in "theme for english b" affected by his setting in place and time? the speaker focuses more on his fascination with music than on the core of the assignment. the speaker reflects that he has nothing in common with his instructor, who will therefore not understand his essay. the speaker has trouble with the assignment because he questions what is true about his own identity.< < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < ,,