Quiz 2: Chapter 13

Question 1

what is the standpoint theory

Answer 1

ones position in the worlds shapes ones experiences, perspectives, and ways of knowing; and thus their approach to the rhetoric they deploy or use

Question 2

identity variables

Answer 2

race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, economic status, education level, age, ability

Question 3

2 modes of identity criticism

Answer 3

universalizing, particularizing

Question 4

universalizing

Answer 4

examines how a rhetor’s general descriptions of the human condition reflect might only a particular viewpoint

Question 5

particularizing

Answer 5

critic calls into question the idea of “normal” or rhetorical ideas by seeing other less emphasized artifacts

Question 6

3 focus subjects of IC

Answer 6

policy, representation, performative

Question 7

policy

Answer 7

made to affect other people

Question 8

representation

Answer 8

how presented; shows, videos

Question 9

performative

Answer 9

adopting a certain persona; expectations based on your identity markers