Rhetoric Terms Review

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What is Ethos in rhetoric?

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer. It establishes trust and authority.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is Logos in rhetoric?

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Logos is the appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is Pathos in rhetoric?

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Pathos is the emotional appeal used to persuade an audience by evoking feelings such as pity, fear, or joy.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Define Diction in literature.

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Diction is an author's choice of words, which can convey tone, mood, and meaning.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is an Understatement?

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An understatement is a figure of speech that intentionally makes a situation seem less important than it is.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, often used to explain a concept.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4