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In literary and rhetorical analysis, the word “text” refers to any spoken or written communication produced by the communicator.

The word “text” is used for convenience and includes oral speech such as speeches, lectures, sermons, and other forms of oral communication as well as written text such as books, articles, essays, or any other written material. This is because both can be subject to analysis for their rhetorical and literary qualities.

“Text” tends to emphasize the actual words and language used in communication, regardless of whether it's written or spoken.

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