Rhetoric Review & GWB's 9-11 Speech Vocab

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What does 'resolve' mean in the context of determination?

Back

Resolve means determination; it is a noun that signifies a strong will or commitment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does it mean to be 'taking every precaution'?

Back

It means being very careful and ensuring safety measures are in place.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What are mistakes in reasoning called?

Back

They are called logical fallacies.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What rhetorical appeal uses a speaker's credibility to persuade?

Back

This appeal is known as ethos.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What does it mean when something is described as a 'first priority'?

Back

It means that it is important and should be addressed before other matters.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is ethos in rhetoric?

Back

Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, often using endorsements from experts or celebrities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the definition of logical fallacies?

Back

Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What does the term 'pathos' refer to in rhetoric?

Back

Pathos refers to an appeal to emotion, aiming to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is logos in the context of persuasion?

Back

Logos is an appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to support an argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What part of speech is 'resolve' when used in a sentence?

Back

Resolve is a noun when it refers to determination.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4