definitions 3 Flashcards
1
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author’s argument
A
his or her position on debatable topic
2
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repetition
A
saying something repeatedly
3
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relevant
A
related
4
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opinion
A
a person’s judgment or belief
4
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fact
A
something that can be proved
5
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appeals to reason
A
use logic
5
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appeals to emotion
A
by triggering their feelings
6
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word choice
A
not only individual words but also phrases and expressions the writer uses
6
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appeals to authority
A
expert opinions
7
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denotation
A
dictionary meaning
7
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tone
A
the author’s attitude toward the topic
8
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connotation
A
negative or positive association
8
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description
A
a portrait in words
9
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point of view
A
perspective of the author
9
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sensory details
A
language that appeal to the senses
