FAST Vocabulary Flashcard 1

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What is 'Logos' in persuasive arguments?

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Logos refers to logical reasoning used to persuade an audience.

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What is an 'anecdote'?

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An anecdote is a short account of an event, often used to illustrate a point.

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What does 'Denotation' mean?

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Denotation is the direct meaning of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

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How many lines are in a 'Villanelle'?

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A Villanelle typically has nineteen lines.

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What does 'Ethos' appeal to in persuasive writing?

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Ethos appeals to the speaker's status or authority.

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What is 'Pathos' in persuasive arguments?

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

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Define 'Metaphor'.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of a 'Thesis Statement'?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay or paper.

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What does 'Imagery' refer to in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

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What is a 'Simile'?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.