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What is diction?
Word choice; impacts tone and effectiveness.
What is syntax?
Sentence structure; affects clarity and engagement.
What is anaphora?
Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that imitates a sound.
What is allegory?
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
What is a fallacy?
A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
What is an adversarial tone?
A tone characterized by conflict or opposition.
What is disenfranchisement?
The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.
Define rhetorical choice.
The strategic decisions a writer makes to achieve a particular effect or purpose with their audience.
What is a thesis statement?
A concise statement of the main argument or point of an essay.
What is ad hominem?
Attacking the person making the argument, not 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 a slippery slope fallacy?
Asserting that one event will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences.
What is a red herring fallacy?
Introducing an irrelevant topic to distract from the main argument.
What is appeal to authority fallacy?
Claiming something is true simply because an authority figure said so, without sufficient evidence.
What is a circular argument?
Using the conclusion to support the premise, and vice versa.
Why is it important to avoid logical fallacies?
To ensure arguments are sound, credible, and persuasive.
What is appealing to logos and how is it used?
Using logic, reasoning, and evidence to persuade the audience.
What is appealing to pathos and how is it used?
Using emotional appeals to connect with the audience's feelings.
What is appealing to ethos and how is it used?
Establishing credibility and trustworthiness with the audience.
Explain the rhetorical strategy of using specific examples.
Providing concrete instances to support claims and make arguments more relatable and convincing.
Explain the rhetorical strategy of using comparisons and analogies.
Drawing parallels between different concepts to clarify complex ideas and make them easier to understand.
Explain the rhetorical strategy of using rhetorical questions.
Asking questions not for answers, but to provoke thought and engage the audience.
Explain the rhetorical strategy of concession.
Acknowledging the validity of an opposing viewpoint before presenting a counterargument.
Explain the rhetorical strategy of refutation.
Disproving an opposing argument by demonstrating its flaws or weaknesses.
Explain the rhetorical strategy of repetition.
Repeating words, phrases, or ideas for emphasis and to create a memorable effect.
How does understanding audience perspective impact rhetorical choices?
It guides the selection of appeals, evidence, and language to maximize persuasiveness.