SPACECAT
This SPACE CAT element identifies who is delivering the message.
What is Speaker?
This appeal targets logic and reasoning.
In REHUGO, the “R” stands for this essential part of argument writing.
This skill connects multiple sources to support a single claim.
What is synthesis?
The total number of points possible on one AP Lang FRQ.
What is 6 points?
This element explains why the text exists.
What is Purpose?
An appeal that builds credibility and trust.
What is Ethos?
Examples from laws, court cases, or policies fall under this REHUGO category.
What is Government?
The minimum number of sources required to earn the synthesis point.
What is three (but you should always use more)?
The rubric category worth the most points.
What is evidence and commentary?
This SPACE CAT element refers to the historical or situational background of the text.
What is Context?
This appeal attempts to evoke emotion.
What is Pathos?
This REHUGO element includes personal experience.
What is "O" Personal Observation?
This must follow every quote or paraphrase from a source.
The maximum number of points a thesis can earn per frq?
This element reveals how the speaker feels about the subject or audience.
What is Tone?
Statistics and factual evidence are most closely linked to this appeal.
What is Logos?
This type of evidence relies on shared or widely accepted beliefs.
What is Universal Truths?
A mistake done with sources using their information without connecting them to a claim is called:
This point rewards complexity and nuanced thinking.
What is sophistication?
This SPACE CAT element often determines diction, appeals, and rhetorical choices.
What is Audience?
This appeal is often strengthened through tone, diction, and imagery.
What is Pathos?
This REHUGO element uses events from the past to test an argument.
What is "H" History?
The primary goal of a synthesis essay.
What is to create an original argument using sources?
The biggest factor separating high- and low-scoring AP essays.
What is quality of analysis and commentary-developing a solid and supported line of reasoning?