Question

which of the following best defines the thesis in a rhetorical situation? the claim a speaker is making about a subject the time and place in which a piece is presented the motivating force behind a piece

Explanation:

In a rhetorical situation, the thesis is the central claim. The second option refers to context (time and place), and the third refers to exigence. The first option aligns with the definition of a thesis as a claim.

Answer:

the claim a speaker is making about a subject