This week you are exploring rhetorical situation. Whether you realize it or not, you've been evaluating rhetorical situations for as long as you've been writing. Each time you write, you make choices based on your audience (i.e., to whom you are writing) and your purpose. how would you explain a rhetorical situation to a friend who is unfamiliar with the term? Why do you write? Who do you write to? How does your language and structure adjust as your purpose, audience, or context changes? What is your current attitude toward writing? How would you describe your comfort level and familiarity with college writing or writing in general? How might writing help you connect with others, relieve stress, or feel empowered to define your goals? How will you determine your success in this course? How might your thought processes about writing contribute to your success in this course?