Speech Review

SOAPSTone

100

The general topic or content of the speech.

What is the subject? 

200

The time, place, cultural/historical atmosphere of the speech.

What is the occasion or context? 

300

The age, gender, ethnicity, or group of people the speaker is appealing to. 

What is the audience? 

400

What the speaker wants to happen as a result of their speech.

What is the purpose? 

500

The age, date, ethnicity, gender, or religion of the person delivering the speech. 

What is the speaker? 

Rhetorical Devices

100

When the speaker is seen to be well-informed or trustworthy.

What is ethos? 

200

When the author appeals to their audiences emotions.

What is pathos? 

300

When an author uses statistics or logical evidence in their argument. 

What is logos? 

400

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500

The speaker's attitude toward their subject. 

What is the tone?