Question

question 2 purpose in rhetorical context refers to: a the external motivation of a reader or writer b the issue the composer is writing about c what a reader or writer is trying to accomplish

Explanation:

In rhetorical context, purpose refers to what a reader or writer aims to achieve. It's about the goal behind the communication. Option A describes external motivation which is not the same as purpose. Option B is about the issue being written about, not the purpose.

Answer:

C. What a reader or writer is trying to accomplish