Rhetoric and Persuasion

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What is a concession in rhetoric?

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A concession is when a speaker or writer admits to a weakness in a claim or reasoning.

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What is the dictionary or literal definition of a word called?

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Denotation.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What do we call an argument that presents a conclusion that is unrelated?

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An irrelevant conclusion.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What are the meanings and associations (positive, negative, or neutral) that a word implies?

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Connotation.

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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

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What is ethos in rhetoric?

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Ethos is the way a writer or speaker gains the trust and confidence of the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the emotional appeal used in persuasion?

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Pathos.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the logical appeal used in persuasion?

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Logos.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is loaded language?

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Loaded language is emotionally charged language that is intended to provoke a strong reaction.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to an argument that counters or disproves it.