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12089989182Ethosthe credibility of the speaker0
12089989183PathosAppeal to emotion1
12089989184Logosan appeal based on logic or reason2
12089989185AttitudeAuthors opinion3
12089989186Audiencethe intended reader4
12089989187ConnotationHow a word makes you feel5
12089989188ContextThe extra-textual environment6
12089989189DenotationThe dictionary definition7
12089989190DictionStyle of language used8
12089989191EvidenceInformation to persuade the audience9
12089989192figurative languageThe use of language in a non-literal way10
12089989193ImageryDescription that appeals to the senses11
12089989194ImplicationSomething is suggested without being said12
12089989195Ironythe use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite13
12089989196JuxtapositionPlacement of two very different things together for effect14
12089989197OccasionThe reason of writing15
12089989198OrganizationHow the parts of an argument are arranged16
12089989199PurposePersuasive intention17
12089989200RepetitionReusing of word/phase18
12089989201RhetoricUse of word to convey ideas19
12089989202SpeakerPerson adopted by the author20
12089989203StyleThe author's own personal approach21
12089989204SybolismUsing a symbol to refer to an idea or concept22
12089989205SyntaxThe way sentences are grammatically constructed.23
12089989206Tonethe author's attitude toward a subject24
12089989207VoiceAuthors unique sound25
12089989208BrutusHusband of Portia, joins & leave the conspiracy26
12089989209CaesarEmperor of Rome, suffer from falling sickness27
12089989210PortiaWife of Brutus28
12089989211Cassiusgets Brutus to join29
12089989212Calpurniawife of Caesar30
12089989213Antony2nd in command, agrees to nephew's death31
12089989214ArtemidorusTries to warn Caesar32
12089989215Marullustribune who breaks up the crowd celebrating Caesar33
12089989216OctaviusCaesar's nephew34
12089989217PompeyRuler before Caesar35
12089989218DeciusPersuades Caesar to attend Senate meeting36
12089989219PlutarchWrote the history of Julius Caesar37
12089989220LigariusJoined the movement because of Brutus38
12089989221Luciusservant to Brutus39
12089989222CascaFirst to stab Caesar40
12089989223soothsayer"Beware the ides of March"41
12089989224Caesar"Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look. Such men are dangerous"42
12089989225Artemidorus"If you read this, o Caesar, thou may live"43
12089989226Antony"You have forgot the will I told you of."44
12089989227Brutus"By your pardon. I will myself into the pulpit first, and show no reason of our Caesar's death"45
12089989228Cassius"Now let it work. Mischief, thou art afoot. Take thou what course thou wilt."46
12089989229Tintinus"Our deeds are done. Mistrust of my success hath done this deed."47
12089989230Brutus"Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."48
12089989231Ghost of Caesar"To tell thee thou shalt see me at Phillips."49
12089989232Brutus"I Julius Caesar, thou art mighty yet! Thy spirit walks abroad, and turns our swords in our own proper entrails."50
12089989233Nick CarrawayNarrator, tries not to judge people51
12089989234Daisy BuchananWears white, talks quite to people can come closer52
12089989235Tom BuchananWealthy, discontinued athlete53
12089989236Jordan BakerRomantically involved with Nick, professional golfer54
12089989237Jay GatsbyRich man who follows his dream for five years55
12089989238Owl eyesQuestions Gatsby's story56
12089989239Meyer WolfsheimFixed 1919 World Series57
12089989240Dr. T.J. EckleburgEye doctor with a billboard in the Valley of Ashes58
12089989241Myrtle WilsonTom's mistress59
12089989242George WilsonShoots Gatsby, owns a garage60
12089989243Klipspringerthe "boarder" who plays the piano61
12089989244MichaelisWitness of the accident62
12089989245Valley of AshesGeorge and Myrtle live here, Dumping ground63
12089989246East Eggold money, home of Tom & Daisy64
12089989247West eggnew money, home of Gatsby & Nick65
12089989248New York CityTom & Myrtle apartments66
12089989249LouisvilleDaisy's hometown, where she meets Gatsby67
12089989250Eyes of T.J. EckleburgEyes of God68
12089989251The Green lightGatsby's goal69
12089989252The puppyMyrtle double life70
12089989253Daisy to GatsbyShe is he's ideal obsession71
12089989254Why does Gatsby give huge parties?Hope to run into daisy72
12089989255How does Nick describe Tom & daisy in the end?Careless73
12089989256Why doesn't anyone come to Gatsby's funeral?No know actually knows him74
12089989257ArgumentEvidence and reasoning75
12089989258Rogerian ArgumentFull understanding of an issue76
12089989259Claims of factsTrue or false77
12089989260claims of valueGood or bad78
12089989261Claims of Policyproposes a change79
12089989262closed thesisMain idea previews the major points80
12089989263open thesisDoes not list any points81
12089989264counter arguing thesisSummary of opposition82
12089989265Logical fallaciesWeakness in argument83
12089989266IntroductionIntroduces the reader to the subject84
12089989267NarrationFactual information85
12089989268ConfirmationIncludes proof86
12089989269RefutationAddress opposition87
12089989270Conclusionbrings the essay to a satisfying close88
12089989271Toulmin ModelUncovers the assumption89
12089989272WarrantExpress your assumption90
12089989273AssumptionYour position91
12089989274BackingAssurances of data92
12089989275Qualifiertempers the claim, presents a question93
12089989276Reservationexplains the qualifier94
12089989277RebuttalGives voice to possible objections95

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