Rhetorical Terms

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A reference to some famous literary work, historical figure, or event

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Allusion

Question 2

Upon appeals to reason, evidence proving the argument, and sometimes emotion to persuade, prove a point, or incite readers to action

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Argumentation

Question 3

The principle of clarity and logical adherence to a topic that binds together all parts of a composition

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Coherence

Question 4

A rhetorical mode used to develop an essay whose primary aim is to depict a scene, person, thing or idea

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Description

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Word choice

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Diction

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Writing whose chief aim is to explain; tell not show

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Exposition

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Language that is not meant to be taken literally; the words take on another meaning

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Figurative language

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A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement

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Hyperbole

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A phrase or expression that evokes a picture or describes a scene

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Imagery/image

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The use of language in such a way that apparent meaning contrasts sharply with real meaning

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Irony

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A figurative image that implies the similarity between things otherwise dissimilar

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Metaphor

Question 12

The pervading impression made on the feelings of the reader

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Mood

Question 13

An account of events as they happen

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Narration

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Two words or phrases written or spoken together that have contradictory meanings

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Oxymoron

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The speed at which a piece of writing moves along

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Pacing

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A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity

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Paradox

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The principle of coherent writing requiring that coordinating elements be given the same

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Parallelism

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A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule

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Parody

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Attributing to human qualities to nonhuman entities

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Personification

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The perspective from which a piece of writing is developed

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Point of view

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The art of using persuasive language

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Rhetoric

Question 22

The art of using credibility

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Ethos

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The art of using logic

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Logos

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The art of using emotion

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Pathos

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The variety, the conventions, and the purposes of using the major kinds of writing

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Rhetorical modes

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A figure of speech which implies a similarity between things otherwise dissimilar using like or as in comparison

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Simile

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The characteristic of selecting facts, words, or emphasis to achieve a preconceived intent

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Slanting

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The way a writer writes

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Style

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A situation of the moment that requires a response

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Subject

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To whom the text is directed torwards

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Audience

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Whomever is giving the text

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Speaker

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Includes the three elements to the art of persuasion

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Rhetorical appeals

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Main body of a piece of writing

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Text

Question 34

Teacher of rhetoric

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Rhetor

Question 35

The context of a rhetorical act, made up of a rhetor, an issue, a medium, and an audience

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Rhetorical situation

Question 36

A particular time, reason, or cause

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Occasion

Question 37

Circumstances that form the setting for an event

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Context

Question 38

The reason for which something is done

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Purpose

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Includes the three persuasive strategies in triangle form

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Rhetorical triangle

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The aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others

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Persona

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Information, especially if a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political view

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Propaganda

Question 42

A notice or announcement pin a public setting promoting a product service or event or publicizing a vacancy

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