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| 14729515867 | Appeals | Appeal on ethics- also known as ethos. Appeals to the character of the speaker. Appeal on emotions- also known as pathos. Uses specific words or phrases to use the reader's emotions. Appeal on logic- also known as logos. Uses logic and reason to support argument. Rhetorical triangle relation- made up of ethos, pathos, and logos. Use the triangle to support an argument. | 0 | |
| 14729501888 | rhetorical devices | Language techniques that create and hold audience attention and help audience members remember what you said in your speech | 1 | |
| 14715076047 | argument | a statement of the meaning or main point of a literary work | 2 | |
| 14715032329 | rhetorical modes | 1. exposition- makes audience aware of topic of discussion 2. narration- relies on stories, folklore, or a drama as a medium of communication 3. description- describing something in relation to other 4. senses- enables audience to develop a mental picture of the discussion 5. argument- based on valid logic and through correct reasoning that tries to motivate the audience | 3 | |
| 14715027816 | Defend, challenge, or qualify | rhetorical term defend = you agree with what is write and all the evidence you provide supports this view point challenge = you disagree with what is written and all the evidence you provide disproves the viewpoint of the prompt qualify = you agree with parts and disagree with parts of what is written; you must provide evidence that supports a portion of the prompt and evidence that disproves a portion of the prompt | 4 | |
| 14714988257 | Semantics | the set of rules by which we derive meaning from morphemes, words, and sentences in a given language; also, the study of meaning | 5 | |
| 14714960540 | discourse | written or spoken communication or debate | 6 | |
| 14714945528 | Style | The way in which something is spoken, written, or performed. | 7 | |
| 14714936310 | Rhetoric | the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques. | 8 | |
| 14654508452 | Thesis | Also known as a thesis statement. The sentence in an essay, nonfiction piece, or narrative that presents the main argument or point of view. | 9 | |
| 14654457541 | Connotation | the suggesting of a meaning by a word apart from the thing it explicitly names or describes. A word has one literal denotation, but several different connotations. | 10 | |
| 14654459970 | Non sequitur | includes statements, sayings, and conclusions that do not follow the fundamental principles of logic and reason. Statements that do not make any sense. Sometimes used to add humor. | 11 | |
| 14654460915 | Denotation | The direct specific meaning of a word. The definition of the word is the denotation. | 12 | |
| 14654469190 | pedantic | An adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish. | 13 | |
| 14654474975 | Diction | The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing. Style of enunciation in speaking. | 14 | |
| 14654476141 | platitude | A remark or statement that is overused and now is dull and boring EX: Break a leg | 15 | |
| 14654477891 | Ellipsis | Used to leave out a word, sentence, or a whole section of text without altering its original meaning. ("...") usually a set of three dots. | 16 | |
| 14654479415 | polemic | An aggressive written or verbal attack against something, someone, someone else's opinion, or someone else's principles. | 17 | |
| 14654481956 | Equivocation | The use of vague language and words with dual meanings to mislead or deceive. Sign says "Fine for parking here", so she parks in the spot because it's fine to park there. | 18 | |
| 14654483608 | Sarcasm | The use of verbal irony to mock or show disgust towards something. | 19 | |
| 14654484892 | Euphemism | A mild or indirect word used instead of one considered too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. Saying someone "passed away" instead of "died". | 20 | |
| 14654486651 | Syntax | The set of rules in a language used to create the structure of sentences. | 21 | |
| 14654487374 | Hyperbole | An exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. EX: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. | 22 | |
| 14654490373 | Tone | The attitude or approach that the author takes towards the works central theme or subject. Author's feelings toward a subject or an audience. | 23 | |
| 14654491041 | Juxtaposition | placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast. | 24 | |
| 14654495088 | Transition | Words and phrases that connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs. | 25 | |
| 14654496202 | Malapropism | An incorrect usage of words, usually with a comic effect. | 26 | |
| 14654497843 | Understatement | Presenting something as being smaller, worse, or less than it actually is. Saying this won't hurt a bit when it will actually hurt a lot. | 27 | |
| 14654500046 | Mood | Used to evoke certain feelings in readers through words and descriptions. Atmosphere created within the story. | 28 | |
| 14654501050 | Voice | An author's individual writing style or point of view. | 29 | |
| 14653981997 | Allegory | a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. | 30 | |
| 14653984864 | Alliteration | A series of words with the same letter sound at the beginning of the words | 31 | |
| 14653986603 | Paradox | A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity. EX: the beginning of Dickens' Tale of Two Cities: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...." | 32 | |
| 14653989070 | Allusion | an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. | 33 | |
| 14653991470 | Parallel Syntax (Parallelism) | The use of words that are grammatically the same or have close sound, construction, or meaning. EX: He came, he saw, he conquered. | 34 | |
| 14653993026 | Analogy | A statement that compares two things that seem like they are not related but have a relationship | 35 | |
| 14653993934 | Parody | Comic effect used to poke fun at writers and literary works | 36 | |
| 14653995830 | anecdote | A brief revealing story of a person or situation. Most are funny and all have a purpose for being told. | 37 | |
| 14653997736 | Pun | A play on words | 38 | |
| 14653999725 | situational irony | when the opposite of what is expected happens | 39 | |
| 14654005980 | Verbal irony | A figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant | 40 | |
| 14654009368 | dramatic irony | when the audience knows more than the characters in a story. | 41 | |
| 14654014226 | Satire | Used to expose corruption of an individual or society. Uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule. | 42 | |
| 14654016215 | Metaphor | A comparison that does not use like or as. The subject is said to be another. EX: He was a volcano of rage. | 43 | |
| 14654017987 | Simile | A comparison using like or as. The subject is as or like another. EX: She cries like a baby. | 44 | |
| 14654022355 | Motif | Any element, subject, idea or concept that is constantly present throughout the entire body of literature. Using a motif refers to the repetition of a specific theme dominating the literary work. A common motif is the simple, pretty peasant girl or a girl from a modest background in fairy tales discovering that she is actually a royal or noble by the end of the tale. | 45 | |
| 14653983479 | Oxymoron | A figure of speech where two contradicting terms are used together EX: alone together | 46 |
