This concept refers to listening for various cues, such as confusion, interest, or boredom. -Apex
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It would probably be best if in the context of the speech it is clear to the audience that the question is rhetorical. If that will be the case, then why not?
The only possible answers should be either Context, Audience, or Purpose of Speech.
Literal listening is only listening to the context of the message ignoring the relationship level of meaning within the communication.
The context of a text
-apexHow much the audience knows about the subject
diction.
They're the audience. (APEX)
Purpose
Its purpose and audience
the speaker can often count on the audience to make the connection between the words in the speech and the context in which he or she is speaking.
One useful question to ask about the historical context of a piece of writing is: "What events or social conditions influenced the author's perspective and the themes in the work?" Understanding the historical context can provide insights into the author's intentions, the significance of certain themes, and how the work was received at the time of publication.
Purpose audience genre and organization