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What is a thesis statement?
A concise statement that presents the main argument of an essay.
Define rhetorical devices.
Techniques used by writers to convey meaning, persuade, or evoke emotion.
What is logos?
An appeal to logic and reason in argumentation.
What is pathos?
An appeal to the emotions of the audience.
What is ethos?
An appeal to the speaker's credibility and character.
What is syntax?
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
Define tone in writing.
The attitude of the writer toward the subject or audience.
What are transitional devices?
Words or phrases that connect ideas and create coherence in writing.
Define figurative language.
Language that uses figures of speech to create a non-literal meaning.
What is a counterargument?
An argument that opposes the main claim or thesis.
What is an appeal to logos and how is it used?
Using logic, facts, and evidence to persuade the audience. Example: Presenting statistical data to support a claim.
What is an appeal to pathos and how is it used?
Using emotional language and imagery to evoke feelings in the audience. Example: Sharing a personal anecdote to create empathy.
What is an appeal to ethos and how is it used?
Establishing credibility and trustworthiness to gain the audience's confidence. Example: Citing credentials or experience to demonstrate expertise.
What is repetition and how is it used?
Repeating words or phrases for emphasis and to create a memorable effect. Example: 'I have a dream' speech.
What is a metaphor and how is it used?
Comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' to create a vivid image. Example: 'The world is a stage'.
What is a simile and how is it used?
Comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' to create a vivid image. Example: 'As brave as a lion'.
What is anecdote and how is it used?
A brief story used to illustrate a point or connect with the audience. Example: Sharing a personal experience to support an argument.
What is rhetorical question and how is it used?
A question asked for effect rather than to elicit an answer. Example: 'Are we not all human?'
What is parallelism and how is it used?
Using similar grammatical structures to create rhythm and balance. Example: 'I came, I saw, I conquered'.
What is antithesis and how is it used?
Presenting contrasting ideas in parallel structure. Example: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'.
What is ad hominem?
Attacking the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself.
What is a straw man fallacy?
Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
What is a false dilemma?
Presenting only two options when more exist.
What is a bandwagon fallacy?
Arguing that something is true because it is popular.
What is a hasty generalization?
Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
What is post hoc ergo propter hoc?
Assuming that because one event followed another, the first event caused the second.
What is begging the question?
Assuming the conclusion in the premise.
What is red herring?
Introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention from the main issue.
What is slippery slope?
Arguing that one event will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences.
What is appeal to authority?
Claiming something is true simply because an authority figure said so, without sufficient evidence.