Argument and Persuasion

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What are the three rhetorical devices used in argumentation?

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Ethos, Pathos, Logos.

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When something is compared using LIKE or AS, what is this called?

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Simile.

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What do we call details that are important and connected to the prompt?

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Relevant details.

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What type of comparison does a metaphor make?

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A direct comparison without using like or as.

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Is figurative language used in speeches and arguments?

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No, it is not true; figurative language is often used.

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What is ethos in persuasive writing?

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer.

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What is pathos in persuasive writing?

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Pathos refers to the emotional appeal used to persuade an audience.

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What is logos in persuasive writing?

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Logos refers to logical reasoning and evidence used to support an argument.

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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What is a fallacy?

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A fallacy is a mistaken belief or error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.