How does meaning contribute to how rhetoric is made?

a. Meaning is made in rhetoric through understanding what is being asked of the audience, how the rhetor is trying to persuade audience, and if the persuasion fits context

b. Meaning is made in rhetoric through the expression of beliefs, interests, and motives, and what the rhetor wants the audience to believe about them

c. Meaning is made in rhetoric through the creation and expression of ideas and concepts

d. Meaning is made in rhetoric through how the rhetor gets the audience to believe their beliefs, interests, and motives

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a. Meaning is made in rhetoric through understanding what is being asked of the audience, how the rhetor is trying to persuade the audience, and if the persuasion fits the context.

b. Meaning is made in rhetoric through the expression of beliefs, interests, and motives, and what the rhetor wants the audience to believe about them.

c. Meaning is made in rhetoric through the creation and expression of ideas and concepts.

d. Meaning is made in rhetoric through how the rhetor gets the audience to believe their beliefs, interests, and motives.

All of these options contribute to how rhetoric is made. Meaning plays a crucial role in rhetoric as it involves understanding the audience's needs and how they can be persuaded. Rhetoric is made meaningful through the expression of beliefs, interests, and motives of the rhetor, as well as the creation and expression of ideas and concepts. Additionally, the ability of the rhetor to convince the audience to believe their beliefs, interests, and motives ultimately gives meaning to the rhetoric.