The Speech
We are Virginia Tech
SOAPSTone
The Review
It's Rhetorical
100
This renowned writer and professor wrote their "We are Virginia Tech" speech in response to the Virginia Tech shooting.
What is Nikki Giovanni
100
"We are Virginia Tech" is the name of the speech given by author and professor Nikki Giovanni in response to the tragedy at Virginia Tech took place on this specific date.
April 16, 2007
100
This first "S" in the mnemonic refers to the general topic and ideas expressed in the text, and it is referred to as the _____.
What is Subject
100
This is a type of non-fictional text that is written for a specific purpose and audience. It is usually given orally.
What is a speech
100
This name refers to the rhetorical device that uses repeated words and phrases to emphasize a point or idea.
What is repetition
200
"We are Virginia Tech" was given on this month and during this year.
What is April 2007
200
Virginia Tech is located in this state?
What is Virginia
200
In speech writing, this person is often but not always the same person who wrote the text.
What is the Speaker
200
These are the strategies and techniques used in the art of persuasion. They are sometime referred to as the modes persuasion.
What are rhetorical appeals
200
The headline shown in this image creates bias using this emotionally strong rhetorical device.
What is charged language
300
This repeated phrase serves as a refrain throughout Giovanni's speech.
What is "We are Virginia Tech"
300
This is the name given to fans and students who attend Virginia Tech.
What is the Hokies
300
This is the reason behind the text and includes what the author of the text wants it's audience to do, feel, or think.
What is purpose?
300
This refers to the time, place, audience and purpose that prompts the writing of a speech or text.
What is context
300
This is a visual representation of what rhetorical device?
What is restatement
400
"We are Virginia Tech" was given at this formal event known as a _______.
What is convocation
400
Virginia Tech is the abbreviation given to the univeristy which is actually known as _____.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
400
These two parts of SOAPSTone make up the overall context of the text and includes time and place as well as the individuals or groups to which the text is directed.
What is audience and occasion
400
Refers to the intent behind the writing which includes the overall point being made in the text. In "We are Virginia Tech", it is the point that though tragedy has struck them, the Hokies will overcome.
What is author's message
400
I'm hard to guess, but easy to spot. You won't forget if you remember this. Opposites attract to form an ______.
What is antithesis
500
The presence of this prominent individual in the audience caused Giovanni to make a last minute revision to her speech.
Who is President George Bush or President Bush
500
What is the name given to this bird mascot?
What is Hokie
500
This is often influenced by the greater context of the speech and it mostly conveyed through a writer's/ speaker's diction.
What is Tone
500
Refers to the reason why an author writes a text. It can be specific or more general. In "We are Virginia Tech", it is to persuade the Hokies to embrace their mourning and to recognize the strength in doing so.
What is author's purpose
500
In for a penny, in for a pound. Look closely and I will be found. Structure, grammar, and repetition are all components of.
What is parallelism