Rhetorical Situation
What does the "S" stand for in SPACE?
Speaker
When a writer asks a question to the audience to which the answer should be obvious, what rhetorical strategy are they using?
Rhetorical questions
What does it mean to synthesize?
Combine into a whole
What type of evidence should you use for this essay? (g, ss, vs)
Very specific
You can earn this many points on the FRQ.
6 Points
What does the "C" stand for in CAT?
Choices
"70% of pet owners prefer cats..." is an example of which logical appeal?
Logos
How many sources must you use (at least) in this essay?
3
What acronym can you use to help you brainstorm evidence for this type of FRQ?
CHORES
How much time will you have on the MCQ portion of the exam?
1 Hour
Where should we include information about SPACE CAT in our essay?
Introduction/thesis statement/commentary
"Imagine the warm, ocean breeze caressing your face as you walk on the soft, smooth sand..." Name at least 2 of the rhetorical strategies used in this sentence.
Imagery
Hypothetical Situation
Personification
Alliteration
What should I use to cite my sources for this essay?
Author's name/source letter
Qualifier/nuance
In order to earn the thesis point, your thesis must be:
A. In the first paragraph
B. Only one sentence
C. Defensible
C (defensible)
Provide the meaning of the entirety of SPACE CAT
Speaker, purpose, audience, context, exigence/ Choices, appeals, tone
What is anaphora?
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of sentences/clauses
What do you want to avoid doing with your sources?
Summarizing
Adding this thing to your thesis statement indicates that you will validate another side to the argument (and is good to do!)
concession/counterclaim
What is exigence?
Whatever prompts the writer or speaker to deliver their message at this time (more specific than context)
What is the importance of demonstrating your understanding of SPACE CAT?
To show the reader that you are aware of the rhetorical situation, adding sophistication to your essay
When writing this essay, what is one thing that you should be sure to do in the commentary? (there are multiple right answers).
Analyze of the rhetorical strategy
Explain the effect of the rhetorical strategy on the audience
Link the rhetorical strategy to SPACE
Link the rhetorical strategy to your thesis statement
Whose voice and argument should be central to this essay?
YOURS
Come up with one piece of VERY SPECIFIC evidence for the "overrated" prompt using the "C" in CHORES.
Answers will vary/ student should list something that is overrated and is a current event
What must you do at the end of EVERY body paragraph for ALL FRQs?
Link your evidence (CLEARLY!) back to your thesis statement!