1. SPACE CAT ANALYSIS
A Modest Proposal For Preventing Mexican Illegal Immigrants Entering the U.S. From The South

2. What Do I Already Know?
Information about Immigration

3. SPEAKER? He is male He lives in the US He is patriotic He is critical
He is political
He is witty

4. PURPOSE? To influence US policy maker thinking on border issues
To mock current thinking on the issue
To gather support for his own stance on the issue of border security
Is satire the most effective way to achieve this purpose?

5. AUDIENCE? Educated US voters US policy makers/politicians
Is openly mocking these policy makers the most effective way to influence change?

6. CONTEXT?
Recent political discussions promoting the building of a wall and the threat of immigrant terrorists
Changes in immigration law, support for undocumented citizens, and perceived impact on US economy
Current state of political and economic fear

7. EXIGENCE?
The conversation regarding border security and immigration has become ridiculous, our country’s morals are in question, lives are being hurt
Politicians need to act now and act reasonably

8. SHIFT/DICTION/SATIRE:
HYPERBOLE/MEIOSIS:
Ridiculous ideas are exaggerated while plausible solutions are understated. Ex. Destruction of natural resources like trees and oil can be turned into capital which would be wasted on alternative energy
SHIFT/DICTION/SATIRE:
Most shifts are made explicit through diction, transition words. One shift however is made explicit in that it is absolute…a suggestion that while the argument is a joke, the topic is serious…Satire Ex. “The most foolish of all…”
CHOICES?

9. APPEALS?
LOGOS:
Factual information, statistical data, and reasoned arguments provided. Points are explained through example and benefit.
PATHOS:
The argument and reasoning is intended to incite response, to anger the audience in order to force action

10. TONE? He is unapologetic and confident in his belief
He is accusatory; directly blaming US policy makers for their lack of reason
He is concerned and cynical
He is jaded by a perceived lack of critical thought
He is sarcastic