Rhetoric Essentials Part 1 Vocab Flashcard

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What is the purpose in rhetoric?

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The desired effect or outcome.

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True or False: In rhetoric, memory refers to one's ability to recall lines of a speech.

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False

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What is exigence in rhetoric?

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A social situation or context.

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How are paradigm shifts in literature often exemplified?

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Through dynamic characters.

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What is the term for a person's ability to access information and apply social, historical context during a speech?

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Memory.

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Define rhetoric.

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

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What is ethos?

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A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character.

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What is pathos?

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A rhetorical appeal to emotion.

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What is logos?

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A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.

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

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The group of people a speaker or writer is addressing.