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What does S.O.A.P.S stand for?
What does S.O.A.P.S stand for?
What is the author's topic?
What is the author's topic?
Subject
What event sparked the writing of this piece?
What event sparked the writing of this piece?
Occasion
For what audience was this piece intended?
For what audience was this piece intended?
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What is the author's purpose or goal?
What is the author's purpose or goal?
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What information can we gather about the writer from the passage?
What information can we gather about the writer from the passage?
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What is rhetoric?
What is rhetoric?
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What is exigence?
What is exigence?
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What does the writer hope to accomplish with the text or speech?
What does the writer hope to accomplish with the text or speech?
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Study Notes
S.O.A.P.S Overview
- S.O.A.P.S stands for Subject, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, and Speaker. It's a framework for analyzing texts.
Subject
- Refers to the author's main topic or theme.
- Encourages thinking beyond the title to uncover deeper meaning.
Occasion
- Identifies the event or circumstance that prompted the writing.
- Considers the context and historical or cultural background relevant to the text.
Audience
- Defines the intended readership for the piece.
- Factors include demographics such as gender, ethnicity, age, education level, and occupation.
Purpose
- Describes the author’s goal or intent behind the text.
- Focuses on the idea or message the author wants the audience to accept or embrace.
Speaker
- Analyzes the author's characteristics based on the text.
- Examines potential biases and methods used to establish credibility with the reader.
Rhetoric
- Involves the effective use of language to articulate ideas and persuade an audience.
- Encompasses both spoken and written forms of expression.
Exigence
- Refers to the specific urgency or motivation that drives the creation of the text.
- Acts as the underlying reason for the writer's decision to communicate their thoughts.
Purpose (Reiteration)
- Summarizes the intended achievements the writer aims for through the text or speech.
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Test your knowledge of the S.O.A.P.S framework with these flashcards designed for AP English III. Each card covers a key component, including Subject, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, and Speaker. Perfect for reviewing the elements that shape effective writing and analysis.
