Argumentative and Rhetorical Devices Flashcard

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that evokes emotions in the audience, aiming to persuade them by appealing to their feelings.

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What is Logos?

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

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility and ethics, establishing the speaker's authority and trustworthiness to persuade the audience.

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What is Kairos?

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Kairos refers to the opportune moment or context in which an argument is made, emphasizing the importance of timing in persuasion.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires support through evidence and reasoning.

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What is evidence in the context of an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions used to support a claim or argument.

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What is reasoning in argumentative writing?

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Reasoning is the logical process of connecting evidence to a claim, explaining how the evidence supports the claim.

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What is a rhetorical device?

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A rhetorical device is a technique used by speakers or writers to persuade, emphasize, or create a particular effect in their communication.

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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 that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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