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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to trust and ethics, establishing credibility and authority in an argument.

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What is Imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures, appealing to the senses.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotions, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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What is the purpose of an author in a text?

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The purpose of an author is what they hope to accomplish with the text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does Reasoning mean in the context of an argument?

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Reasoning is an explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim, demonstrating how the evidence supports the argument.

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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 an audience.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is the main point being argued, while evidence consists of the facts or data that support the claim.

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What is the role of context in understanding a text?

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Context refers to the circumstances surrounding the text, including the author's background, the time period, and the audience, which can influence its meaning.

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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 elicit an answer.