Roots and Rhetoric Test 1

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the author or speaker, which can include their background, education, tone, and dress.

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What is Satire?

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Satire is a literary technique that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock an issue or societal norm.

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What is an Idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, such as 'You are the apple of my eye.'

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What is Foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What does 'WRITE' refer to in terms of its root?

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The root 'Graph' means to write or draw.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion, aiming to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade.

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What is Dramatic Irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do, creating tension or humor.

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What is Situational Irony?

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Situational irony is when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative language uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meanings in a more imaginative way.