Rhetorical Situation
In SPACECAT, what does the “S” stand for?
Speaker
Name the three rhetorical appeals.
Ethos, Logos, Pathos
What is a simile?
Comparing two things using “like” or “as”
Name the three types of essays (FRQs) on the exam.
Rhetorical Analysis, Synthesis, Argument
What acronym can you use to help you come up with evidence for the argument essay?
CHORES
In SPACECAT, what does the first “A” stand for?
Audience
What is Ethos?
An appeal to the credibility of the speaker, or to the ethical beliefs of the audience
What is hyperbole?
Obvious exaggeration to emphasize a point
If you divide your time equally on the FRQ section, how much time will you have for each of the 3 questions?
45 minutes
How many sources do you need to use on the synthesis essay to earn a score of 3 or higher on Evidence & Commentary?
3
In SPACECAT, what does the “P” stand for?
Purpose
What is Pathos?
An appeal to the emotions of the audience.
What is repetition?
Repetition is the simple repeating of a word or phrase within a text
How much time will you have for the MCQ section?
60 minutes
What is the highest score you can earn on an FRQ?
6
In SPACECAT, what do the first AND second “C” stand for?
Context and Choices
What is Logos?
An appeal to logic and reason using facts and statistics
What is narrative argument?
Using a personal story or experience to develop an argument
What items are you allowed to bring with you to the exam?
Two #2 pencils with erasers
Two black or blue ink pens
A (non-smart) watch
In order to earn the point, your thesis statement MUST be ________.
A) In the first paragraph
B) Defensible
C) Only one sentence
D) None of the above
B. Defensible
What is exigence?
Whatever prompts the speaker to deliver this message at this time - “the thing that excites or frustrates the speaker”
True or false: the use of a rhetorical appeal is a rhetorical choice.
TRUE
What is diction?
Word choice - MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE SPEAKER’S PURPOSE
How many MCQs are there?
45
What does CHORES stand for?
Current events
History
Observations & personal experience
Reading
Entertainment & Media
Sports & Science