Speaker Purpose Flashcards for Effective Communication

Questions and Answers

What does SPACE CAT stand for?

Statistics, Facts, Evidence

Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence (correct)

Choices, Appeals, Tone (correct)

Rhetorical Triangle

What does the term SPEAKER refer to?

Who is the speaker and what do we know about him/her/them?

Explain what PURPOSE means.

What is the writer/speaker hoping to accomplish by putting this out in the world?

Explain what AUDIENCE means.

Who is the intended audience? What did the writer/speaker/artist assume about his/her/their audience? Signup and view all the answers

Explain what CONTEXT means.

Where is the biggest issue and is it being addressed? Signup and view all the answers

Explain what EXIGENCE means.

An issue, problem, or situation that causes or prompts someone to write or speak. Signup and view all the answers

Explain what CHOICES means.

Include the style and form choices we make in both writing and formatting to persuade our audience. Signup and view all the answers

Explain what APPEALS means.

A writer has carefully considered all aspects of the topic and uses statistics, facts, evidence, and clear logic. Signup and view all the answers

Explain what TONE means.

An attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Signup and view all the answers

Draw the rhetorical triangle and label it.

Speaker, Audience, Message. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

SPACE CAT Overview

SPACE CAT is an acronym that aids in analyzing rhetorical situations in writing or speeches.
Each letter stands for a critical component of rhetoric: Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Appeals, and Tone.

Speaker

Refers to the individual or entity communicating the message.
Important to understand their background, motivations, and credibility.

Purpose

The goal the speaker aims to achieve, such as informing, persuading, entertaining, or motivating the audience.
Key to identifying the effectiveness of the message.

Audience

Represents the group that the speaker intends to reach.
Involves understanding their beliefs, values, and expectations, which influence the approach of the speaker.

Context

The circumstances and environment surrounding the communication.
Includes historical, cultural, and social factors that can impact interpretation.

Exigence

The urgent issue or problem prompting the creation of the message.
Highlights the relevance and timeliness of the communication.

Choices

Encompasses the stylistic and structural decisions made by the writer or speaker.
Choices are intended to persuade or influence audience perception and response.

Appeals

Refers to the strategies used to convince the audience, primarily through ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic).
Utilizes evidence, statistics, and logical reasoning to support arguments.

Tone

The emotional quality or attitude expressed by the writer toward the subject and audience.
Influences how the message is received and interpreted by the audience.

Rhetorical Triangle

A visual representation connecting the three key components: Speaker, Audience, and Message.
Provides a framework for understanding the relationships between these elements in effective communication.

Description

Test your understanding of the SPACE CAT framework with these flashcards. Each card focuses on a different component, including Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Appeals, and Tone. Perfect for students analyzing texts and improving their rhetorical skills.