Test 1 Flashcards
(27 cards)
Rhetoric
Persuasion
Thesis
the topic
context
the historical or societal time
research
what other scholars say
old media
physical media like CDs, newspapers, books
Rhetorical methods
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Ethos
credibility, trustworthiness, appeals to education, experience, position, or accomplishments.
Pathos
use of emotion, such as fear, comedy, or rage bait
Logos
evidence, examples, and reason. The author has researched the topic and uses evidence to support a thesis with sources
Genres
categories of writing
argument
clear thesis, aims to persuade
narrative
narrates what happens in order
memoir
a work written about nonfiction events that were experiences=d
analysis
means to take apart, looks at a work and tries to explain it
high school writing level
prioritizes memorization, repeating of the teacher’s ideas, and uses creative prompts
college level writing
prioritizes critical thinking (I believe x because a, b, c,), multiple aspects, and discerning the truth for oneself
Social media
algorithms determine content/echo chambers
Academic writing
uses standard English, is organized with a clear thesis, requires research, cites sources, requires critical thinking, is typically serious, is topical, and has a pursuit in intellectualism
writing as inquiry
an academic approach/ writing to learn, addresses a problem, not just a summary
Informed arguments
have context (history, time impact), show the effect of context, are aware of opposing viewpoints and refute them if possible.
primary source
the text that is being discussed
secondary source
other forms of media being used, critical assessments
Essay structure
has an introduction, a body of three paragraphs, and a conclusion
Visual elements
can be images, (fonts, color, angle), documentaries, movie posters, and music videos.
