Rhetoric

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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 in the argument.

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What is Logos in rhetoric?

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Logos is a rhetorical strategy that appeals to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical reasoning to persuade an audience.

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What is Pathos in rhetoric?

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Pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's emotions. It aims to evoke feelings to persuade.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a rhetorical device that gives human-like qualities to non-human entities, such as saying 'the trees danced in the wind'.

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What is diction?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression in writing. It affects the tone and meaning of the text.

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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, e.g., 'Time is a thief'.

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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, e.g., 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is imagery in writing?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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What is parallelism?

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Parallelism is a rhetorical device that involves using similar structures in a series of phrases or sentences to create rhythm and clarity.

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What is a call to action?

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A call to action is a statement that urges the audience to take a specific action, often found in persuasive writing.