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SPACE CAT

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Who is the speaker in SPACECAT? The creator of the text (writer, speaker, producer, etc.).
What should you identify about the speaker? Their relationship with the audience, credentials, beliefs/values, and personality (1–3 adjectives).
What are credentials? Titles or roles that show authority (e.g., president, activist, senator).
How should you refer to the speaker in writing? Use full name first, then last name afterward.
Why must we consider the speaker’s relationship with the audience? Because speakers tailor their message to connect through shared beliefs or values.
What is the purpose in SPACECAT? What the speaker hopes to achieve—their motivation behind the rhetoric.
What is a call to action? A direct or implied request for the audience to act or respond.
What’s the difference between message and argument? Message is the deeper meaning; argument is the set of reasons to persuade.
Why must purpose be specific? Each part of the text may serve a smaller purpose that contributes to the overall goal.
Who is the audience in SPACECAT? The person or group receiving the message or argument (never “everyone”).
What should you consider about the audience? Their needs, beliefs, values, and relationship with the speaker.
Why does audience attitude matter? It affects how they respond—amicable, reluctant, or hostile.
How do speakers tailor their message to the audience? Through tone, examples, and language that align with audience beliefs or experiences.
What is context in SPACECAT? The time, place, and situation surrounding the text.
What kinds of events make up context? Local, national, or global events; historical moments; societal values; or laws of the time period.
Why is context important? It explains why the message is appropriate and meaningful in that moment.
What is exigence in SPACECAT? The event, issue, or need that directly causes the speaker to create the text.
What’s another word for exigence? Catalyst or impetus for the rhetoric.
How is exigence related to the topic? The topic often reflects the issue or event that inspired the text.
Why is exigence relevant to both speaker and audience? It shows why the issue matters to them right now.
What are choices in SPACECAT? The rhetorical strategies the speaker uses to persuade.
Examples of rhetorical choices? Diction, syntax, tone, imagery, repetition, figurative language, anecdotes.
How do choices support the purpose? They help the speaker achieve their goal and connect emotionally or logically to the audience.
What are the three rhetorical appeals? Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.
What does ethos appeal to? Credibility or character of the speaker.
What does pathos appeal to? Emotion or shared values.
What does logos appeal to? Logic, reason, and evidence.
Why are appeals important? They strengthen persuasion and build connection with the audience.
What is tone in SPACECAT? The speaker’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
How can tone be identified? Through diction, syntax, and imagery.
Give examples of tone words. Serious, sarcastic, urgent, hopeful, reflective.
Why does tone matter? It shapes how the audience feels and interprets the message.
What does SPACECAT stand for? Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Appeals, Tone.
What is the mnemonic for SPACECAT? “Some People Always Care Extra, Choosing Amazing Tactics.”
What are the key questions for SPACECAT? Who is speaking? Why? To whom? What’s happening? Why now? How are they persuading? What appeals? How do they feel?
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