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AP Language Vocabulary Set 2 Flashcards

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8410502710RhetoricThe art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.0
8410502711PremiseAn argument that is concluded to by a previous statement. ( aka. assumption )1
8410504499Syllogisma conclusion is drawn from the assumed. ( aka deductive reasoning )2
8410504500Inductive reasoningLogical process that uses prediction and forecasting.3
8410505858ClaimAn assertion, usually supported by evidence.4
8410507092Assertionstatement given by someone who strongly believes in it.5
8410536293CounterargumentA set of arguments that oppose another arguments idea or claim.6
8410536294ConcessionReluctant acknowledgement of something that is valid.7
8410536830RefutationThe speaker counteracts the claim given with the arguments and proves it wrong.8
8410537883RebuttalThe speaker undermines the given claim9
8410539599EthosYour appeal to your ethics and distinguish character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution.10
8410539600LogosYour appeal to logic11
8410540183PathosYour appeal to emotions.12
8410540184PersonaYour character that is perceived to others in the situation13
8410543234ToneThe speakers attitude toward the subject or audience.14
8410543863BiasPrejudice against one thing over another.15
8410543864PropogandaA way to persuade or encourage to side with influence.16
8410597473Rhetorical TrianglePathos , Logos and Ethos17

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