Rhetorical Devices and Reading Comprehension Flashcard

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What is ethos?

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An appeal to the author's credibility and character.

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Which of the following is an example of pathos?

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Sharing a personal story to evoke sympathy.

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What should an argumentative essay do?

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Persuade the reader of the author’s point of view.

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Logos appeals to what?

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Logic and reasoning.

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What does it mean to make an inference in reading comprehension?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

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What is pathos?

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An appeal to the audience's emotions.

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What is logos?

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An appeal to logic and reason.

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What is a rhetorical device?

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A technique used to persuade or convey meaning in writing or speech.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument in an essay.